oariotomy

/əˌriː.əˈtɒmɪ/ (oo-ree-uh-TOM-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical incision into the pericardial sac to access the heart

“The cardiologist performed an oariotomy to repair the patient’s damaged heart valve.”

Synonyms

  • cardiac surgery
  • pericardiotomy