Angioplasty (noun)

A medical procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked blood vessel, typically in the heart or legs, using a small balloon on a catheter.

Origin:

The word 'angioplasty' comes from the greek words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'plastos' meaning 'formed, molded.'.

Examples:

  1. Angioplasty was performed to restore blood flow to the heart.
  2. The patient underwent angioplasty to relieve the symptoms of angina.
  3. Angioplasty was performed as a less invasive alternative to bypass surgery.
  4. The success rate of angioplasty is high when performed by experienced professionals.
  5. Angioplasty was used to treat the blocked coronary artery.
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