revascularization

noun re·vas·cu·lar·i·za·tion \ˌrē-ˌvas-kyə-lə-rə-ˈzā-shən\

Definition of REVASCULARIZATION

: a surgical procedure for the provision of a new, additional, or augmented blood supply to a body part or organ

1951

Medical Dictionary

noun re·vas·cu·lar·iza·tion \ˈrē-ˌvas-kyə-lə-rə-ˈzā-shən\

: a surgical procedure for the provision of a new, augmented, or restored blood supply to a body part or organ <myocardial revascularization>

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