angioplasty

an·gi·o·plas·ty

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-jee-uh-plas-tee]
- /ˈæn dʒi əˌplæs ti/
- /ˈæn.dʒiəʊ.ˌplæ.sti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-jee-uh-plas-tee]
- /ˈæn dʒi əˌplæs ti/

Definitions of angioplasty word

noun angioplasty a surgical technique for restoring normal blood flow through an artery narrowed or blocked by atherosclerosis, either by inserting a balloon into the narrowed section and inflating it or by using a laser beam 3
noun angioplasty any of various techniques for repairing or replacing damaged blood vessels using surgery, lasers, or tiny inflatable balloons at the end of a catheter that is inserted into the vessel 3
noun plural angioplasty the repair of a blood vessel, as by inserting a balloon-tipped catheter to unclog it or by replacing part of the vessel with either a piece of the patient's own tissue or a prosthetic device: coronary angioplasty to widen an artery blocked by plaque. 1
noun angioplasty Surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel, especially a coronary artery. 1
noun angioplasty surgery on a blood vessel 1
noun angioplasty (surgery) The mechanical widening of a narrowed or totally obstructed blood vessel generally caused by atheroma. 0

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angioplasty popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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