angioplasty
AN-jee-oh-plas-tee
Definition
Procedure to open narrowed or blocked arteries, typically using a balloon and sometimes a stent.
Breakdown
Etymology
Greek: angi/o (vessel) + -plasty (surgical repair)
Practice
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