embolization

English

Alternative forms

embolisation

Noun

embolization (countable and uncountable, plural embolizations)

(surgery) A nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that effects the selective occlusion of blood vessels by purposely introducing emboli.

Derived terms

Related terms

embolize

Translations

minimally invasive procedure

Italian: embolizzazione (it) f

Spanish: embolización f

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