- arteriotomies
- n. opening of an artery (Medicine)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
arteriotomies
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arteriotomy — /ahr tear ee ot euh mee/, n., pl. arteriotomies. Surg. the incision or opening into the lumen of an artery for the removal of a clot, embolus, or the like, or, formerly, for bloodletting. [1625 35; ARTERIO + TOMY] * * * … Universalium
