revascularization

American  

[ree-vas-kyuh-ler-uh-zey-shuhn] / riˌvæs kyə lər əˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the restoration of the blood circulation of an organ or area, achieved by unblocking obstructed or disrupted blood vessels or by surgically implanting replacements.

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Etymology

Origin of revascularization

First recorded in 1950–55; revascularize + -ation

Example Sentences

Questions still remain about whether colchicine influences overall mortality or reduces the need for procedures such as coronary revascularization.

From Science Daily • Nov. 12, 2025

A new study showed that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing who need a revascularization procedure.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

She said her podiatrist had told her that she would lose some of her toe, but was likely to keep her leg if she had a standard procedure known as revascularization.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2022

However, patients in the off-pump group required more repeat revascularization procedures, though they had lower rates of bleeding, acute kidney injury, and respiratory complications.

From Forbes • Mar. 11, 2013

Now revascularization, or "replumbing," has become the most popular item in the thoracic surgeon's repertory of heart repairs�and with good reason.

From Time Magazine Archive