atherectomy
noun
the removal of plaque from an artery by means of a tiny rotating cutting blade inserted through a catheter.
atherectomies
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pluralof atherectomy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Dr. Mustapha and Dr. Saab together billed Medicare for more than 2,600 atherectomies between 2018 and 2021, the Times analysis found.
From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2024
The lawsuit comes amid growing concern about one of these procedures — atherectomies — after researchers and doctors have uncovered patterns of excessive and inappropriate use.
From Salon ● Feb. 16, 2023
