thrombectomy
IPA: θrɑmbˈɛktʌmi
noun
- (surgery) The surgical removal of a blood clot or thrombus from a blood vessel.
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Examples of "thrombectomy" in Sentences
- Direct thrombolysis and thrombectomy in pulmonary embolism.
- Thrombus can be removed with a mechanical thrombectomy device.
- Balloon thrombectomy using a Fogarty catheter may also be used..
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