Microscopic Angioscopy
Synonyms
Angioscopies, Microscopic
Angioscopy, Microscopic
Capillaroscopies
Capillaroscopies, Nailfold
Capillaroscopy
Capillaroscopy, Nailfold
Microscopic Angioscopies
Nailfold Capillaroscopies
Nailfold Capillaroscopy
Videocapillaroscopies
Videocapillaroscopy
The noninvasive microscopic examination of the microcirculation, commonly done in the nailbed or conjunctiva. In addition to the capillaries themselves, observations can be made of passing blood cells or intravenously injected substances. This is not the same as endoscopic examination of blood vessels (ANGIOSCOPY).