arteriotomy

[ahr-teer-ee-ot-uh-mee]

noun, plural ar·te·ri·ot·o·mies. Surgery.

the incision or opening into the lumen of an artery for the removal of a clot, embolus, or the like, or, formerly, for bloodletting.

Origin of arteriotomy

First recorded in 1625–35; arterio- + -tomy

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Examples from the Web for arteriotomy

Historical Examples of arteriotomy

These symptoms had led to trying the affects of arteriotomy in the temples, but with no relief.
William Harvey
D'Arcy Powers
This in medical practice would be blood drawn from a vein, and Harvey says nothing of arteriotomy in this passage.
Harvey's Views on the Use of the Circulation of the Blood
John G. Curtis

arteriotomy in Medicine

arteriotomy

[är-tîr′ē-ŏt′ə-mē]

n.

Incision into the lumen of an artery.

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