vasotomy

/væsɒˈtəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical incision into a vein, typically to remove a blood clot or repair a damaged vessel.

“The doctor performed a vasotomy to clear the blockage in the patient’s vein.”

Synonyms

  • phlebotomy
  • venesection

Antonyms

  • embolism
  • thrombosis