ARTERIOTOMIES

Noun

arteriotomies

plural of arteriotomy

Source: Wiktionary


ARTERIOTOMY

Ar*te`ri*ot"o*my, n. Etym: [L. arteriotomia, Gr.

1. (Med.)

Definition: The opening of an artery, esp. for bloodletting.

2. That part of anatomy which treats of the dissection of the arteries.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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