embolization
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of embolization
Example Sentences
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Neff’s spleen ruptured and she nearly had it removed, but surgeons used a special procedure called embolization to save it.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2021
“Mrs. Trump had a successful embolization procedure. She cannot travel internationally yet, and is doing great.”
From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2018
Four days later, the White House said in a statement that she had undergone a successful embolization procedure.
From Washington Post • Jun. 4, 2018
Doctors say the embolization procedure, which cuts off blood supply to a certain part of the body, is mostly even done as an outpatient procedure, meaning no overnight hospital stay is usually necessary.
From Slate • May 19, 2018
The White House said Mrs. Trump, 48, underwent an embolization procedure.
From New York Times • May 14, 2018
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