English word angioplasty comes from English angio- (Relating to blood vessels or lymph vessels.), English -plasty
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |