ventrotomy

/vɛnˈtrɒtəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical incision made in the ventricle of the heart, typically to relieve obstruction or to remove a blood clot

“The surgeon performed a ventrotomy to remove the clot from the patient’s heart.”

Synonyms

  • cardiotomy
  • ventricular incision

Antonyms

  • cardiac repair
  • heart closure