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arteriotomy
[ ahr-teer-ee-ot-uh-mee ]
/ ɑrˌtɪər iˈɒt ə mi /
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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.
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How to use arteriotomy in a sentence
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. CurtisThese symptoms had led to trying the affects of arteriotomy in the temples, but with no relief.
William Harvey|D'Arcy PowersHe opposed arteriotomy for this reason, and refused to employ extensive cauterization.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine|James J. Walsh
Medical definitions for arteriotomy
arteriotomy
[ är-tîr′ē-ŏt′ə-mē ]
n.
Incision into the lumen of an artery.
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