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arteriotomy
[ ahr-teer-ee-ot-uh-mee ]
noun
, Surgery.
, plural ar·te·ri·ot·o·mies.
- the incision or opening into the lumen of an artery for the removal of a clot, embolus, or the like, or, formerly, for bloodletting.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of arteriotomy1
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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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