angioplasty
Translation
angioplasty
Examples
The patient underwent an angioplasty to clear the blockage.
The patient underwent an angioplasty to clear the blockage.
Angioplasty is a common procedure for heart disease.
Angioplasty is a common procedure for heart disease.
Grammar Patterns
((as a medical procedure)) a surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel. The doctor recommended an angioplasty.
Similar Words
stent placement, bypass surgery
Etymology
From Greek 'angeion' (vessel) + 'plastos' (formed, molded).
Memory Tips
Think 'angio' for blood vessels (like in angiogram) and 'plasty' for surgical repair (like in rhinoplasty).