Crossclamp
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crossclamp is a noun meaning (surgery) A clamp applied to the aorta in order to isolate circulation from the heart.
Meaning
(surgery) A clamp applied to the aorta in order to isolate circulation from the heart.
More Meanings
- (surgery) To apply such a clamp
Word Forms
- crossclamps
- crossclamping
- crossclamped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crossclamping, hemoclip, cardiopexy, aortotomy, aortorrhaphy, coarctectomy.
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