noun

angioplasty

angioplasty

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.

((noun)) a medical procedure to widen blocked arteries The patient underwent an angioplasty.

Synonyms: surgery, stenting

From Greek 'angeion' (vessel) + 'plastos' (formed, molded).

Break it down: 'angio' refers to blood vessels (like in angiogram) and 'plasty' means surgical repair or shaping (like in plastic surgery).

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