Aortotomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aortotomy is a noun meaning (surgery) incision into the aorta.
Meaning
(surgery) incision into the aorta.
Example Sentences
The patient did not require replacement of the wrapped portion of the aorta as there were no signs of aortic dissection, and the surgeon did not encounter problems when closing the aortotomy.
Word Forms
- aortotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aortorrhaphy, aortoplasty, aortectasia, aortarctia, aortopexy, coarctectomy.
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