Aortopexy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aortopexy is a noun meaning (surgery) A surgical procedure in which the aortic arch is fixated to the sternum, so that the tracheal lumen is pulled open.
Meaning
(surgery) A surgical procedure in which the aortic arch is fixated to the sternum, so that the tracheal lumen is pulled open.
Word Forms
- aortopexies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aortorrhaphy, aortoplasty, aortotomy, aortomyoplasty, aortarctia, arytenoidopexy.
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