arterialise

/ɑːtɪəˈraɪzaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or make into arteries

“The disease can arterialise the blood vessels.”

2. verb

to cause blood to flow through (a tissue or organ) in an arterial manner

“The injury arterialised the blood supply to the affected area.”

3. noun

the process of converting or making into arteries

“The arterialisation of the blood supply improved the overall health of the patient.”

Synonyms

  • arterialisation
  • arterialize

Antonyms

  • dearterialisation
  • venous