What does "embolization" mean?

A nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that affects the selective occlusion of blood vessels by purposely introducing emboli.

What is a synonym for "embolization"?

Common synonyms include: angioembolization.

Embolization

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Noun

1
A nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that affects the selective occlusion of blood vessels by purposely introducing emboli. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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angioembolization

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"Ms. Rice underwent a one-and-a-half hour uterine fibroid embolization at a Washington hospital Friday. The operation, an alternative to hysterectomy, shrinks fibroid tumors and allows for a rapid recovery."

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blood vessel

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