angioplany

/ˌændʒiˈɒpləsti/ or /ˌæŋˈdjoʊpləsti/

Definitions

1. noun

a medical procedure in which a narrowed or blocked blood vessel is widened or cleared using a catheter with an inflatable balloon or other device

“The doctor recommended an angioplasty to restore blood flow to the patient’s heart”

Synonyms

  • angiogram
  • vascular dilation

Antonyms

  • occlusion
  • vessel constriction