Valvotomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Valvotomy is a noun meaning (surgery) An incision into a narrowed valve of the heart, in order to restore the proper flow of blood.
Meaning
(surgery) An incision into a narrowed valve of the heart, in order to restore the proper flow of blood.
Word Forms
- valvotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include valvulotomy, valvectomy, valvuloplasty, valvoplasty, ventriculotomy, vasotomy.
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