vasotripsy

/ˌvæsoʊˈtrɪpsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical procedure in which a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel and a medication is used to dilate the vessel, making it easier to perform angiography or other procedures.

“The doctor recommended vasotripsy to help her patient prepare for a coronary angiogram.”

Synonyms

  • angioplasty
  • vasodilation

Antonyms

  • vasoconstriction