arteriectomy

/ˌɑrˈtɪrɪektəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical procedure involving the removal or repair of an artery

“The patient underwent an arteriectomy to address the blockage in her carotid artery.”

Synonyms

  • arterial surgery
  • vascular surgery

Antonyms

  • arterial implantation
  • vascular grafting