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arteriotomy

American

[ahr-teer-ee-ot-uh-mee] / ɑrˌtɪər iˈɒt ə mi /

noun

Surgery.

plural

arteriotomies

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

Etymology

Origin of arteriotomy

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

Example Sentences

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If Cannon's tacticians spoke medical terminology they might have called it "arteriotomy," for they were quite literally cutting the German supply arteries.

From Time Magazine Archive

He opposed arteriotomy for this reason, and refused to employ extensive cauterization.

From Old-Time Makers of Medicine The Story of The Students And Teachers of the Sciences Related to Medicine During the Middle Ages by Walsh, James Joseph

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