revascularization

American  

[ree-vas-kyuh-ler-uh-zey-shuhn] / riˌvæs kyə lər əˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the restoration of the blood circulation of an organ or area, achieved by unblocking obstructed or disrupted blood vessels or by surgically implanting replacements.

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Etymology

Origin of revascularization

First recorded in 1950–55; revascularize + -ation

Example Sentences

Questions still remain about whether colchicine influences overall mortality or reduces the need for procedures such as coronary revascularization.

From Science Daily • Nov. 12, 2025

"In patients with moderate narrowing or blockage of the arteries, there can be ambiguity about who would benefit from invasive testing and revascularization procedures," Dr. Randhawa said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

She said her podiatrist had told her that she would lose some of her toe, but was likely to keep her leg if she had a standard procedure known as revascularization.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2022

Incident CHD was defined as heart attack, angina followed by revascularization, resuscitated cardiac arrest, or CHD death.

From Forbes • Aug. 21, 2012

All agree that revascularization, like all heart surgery, is risky.

From Time Magazine Archive