angioplasty
Translation
angioplasty
Examples
The patient underwent an angioplasty.
The patient underwent an angioplasty.
Angioplasty can improve blood flow to the heart.
Angioplasty can improve blood flow to the heart.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a medical procedure to widen blocked arteries The patient underwent an angioplasty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: surgery, stenting
Etymology
From Greek 'angeion' (vessel) + 'plastos' (formed, molded).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'angio' refers to blood vessels (like in angiogram) and 'plasty' means surgical repair or shaping (like in plastic surgery).