English word angioplasty comes from English angio- (Relating to blood vessels or lymph vessels.), English -plasty
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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angio- | English (eng) | Relating to blood vessels or lymph vessels. |
-plasty | English (eng) | (medicine) Repair or restoration of a part or function.. Molding or shaping through a surgical procedure. |
angioplasty | English (eng) | (surgery) The mechanical widening of a narrowed or totally obstructed blood vessel generally caused by atheroma. |