Orificial

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to the orifices of the body. not-comparable

    "Orificial atherosclerotic lesions are much less likely to respond to balloon dilation alone because they are essentially composed of aortic plaque, which cannot be effectively cracked and remodeled in a durable manner by a balloon alone."

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oral

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"Orificial atherosclerotic lesions are much less likely to respond to balloon dilation alone because they are essentially composed of aortic plaque, which cannot be effectively cracked and remodeled in a durable manner by a balloon alone."

Etymology

From orifice + -ial.

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