embolectomy
/ (ˌɛmbəˈlɛktəmɪ) /
noun plural -mies
the surgical removal of an embolus that is blocking a blood vessel
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Medical definitions for embolectomy
embolectomy
[ ĕm′bə-lĕk′tə-mē ]
n.
Surgical removal of an embolus.
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