Angioplasty

usgb/ˈæn.dʒi.əˌplæsti/
noun

A medical procedure used to widen blocked or narrowed blood vessels, especially the coronary arteries.

The doctor performed an angioplasty to improve blood flow to the heart.
Visual representation of "angioplasty" - A medical procedure used to widen blocked or narrowed blood vessels, especially the coronary arteries.

Often appears as...

  • balloon angioplasty
  • coronary angioplasty

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medical procedure, coronary arteries, heart disease

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Technical Language

This term is mostly used in medical contexts.

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Angioplasty is a technical term that may not be understood by laypersons.
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Neutral Tone

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Contextual Understanding

Recognizing the context is crucial.

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Understand that angioplasty is often mentioned during heart disease discussions.
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