endarterectomy

Noun

Meaning

surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

thromboendarterectomy intimectomy

Hypernyms

ablation excision extirpation cutting out

Examples

Microvascular techniques are used in EC-IC bypass surgery and in restoration carotid endarterectomy. Source: Internet

This is primarily done on the carotid arteries ( Carotid endarterectomy or CEA) but was first performed on the superficial femoral artery. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

endarkenment endart endarterectomize endarterial endarteriectomy endarteritis