fallotomy

/fɔlˈtɒtəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical incision into the abdominal aorta to cut off blood flow to a specific area of the body, especially the lower limbs.

“The surgeon performed a fallotomy to prevent further blood loss in the patient’s severely injured leg.”

Synonyms

  • abdominal aortic ligation
  • aortic occlusion

Antonyms

  • arterial embolization
  • venous ligation