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

A revascularization procedure was performed in 40%, 25.9%, and 18.9%.

From Forbes • Mar. 9, 2015

Now revascularization, or "replumbing," has become the most popular item in the thoracic surgeon's repertory of heart repairs�and with good reason.

From Time Magazine Archive