arteriotomy

[ ahr-teer-ee-ot-uh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural ar·te·ri·ot·o·mies.

1. the incision or opening into the lumen of an artery for the removal of a clot, embolus, or the like, or, formerly, for bloodletting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of arteriotomy¹

First recorded in 1625–35; arterio- + -tomy

Example Sentences

This in medical practice would be blood drawn from a vein, and Harvey says nothing of arteriotomy in this passage.

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These symptoms had led to trying the affects of arteriotomy in the temples, but with no relief.

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He opposed arteriotomy for this reason, and refused to employ extensive cauterization.

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