English Explanatory Dictionary

angioplasty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The mechanical widening of a narrowed or totally obstructed blood vessel generally caused by atheroma.
verb
  1. To perform angioplasty upon.

Pronunciation

/ˈæn.d͡ʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-angioplasty.wav

Word forms

angioplasty angioplasties angioplastying angioplastied

Etymology

From angio- + -plasty.

Derived words

photoangioplasty postangioplasty
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