embolization
3
8.2
- noun
- /ˌɛmbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
:
embolia
- The doctor explained that embolization would reduce blood flow to the tumor, helping to shrink it.
- preoperative embolization
- selective embolization
- embolization of the tumor
Examples
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Selective angiography and embolization were successfully performed on our patient 3.
Academic text (2002) -
The glomus tumor was treated with embolization followed by radiotherapy; the schwannoma was left alone under radiologic observation.
Academic text (2005) -
After selective embolization, we operated again and the mass was removed by curettage.
Academic text (2003) -
Because of the contrast enhancement, a preoperative embolization of the lesion was performed.
Academic text (2003) -
Two days after embolization, we performed an endoscopic excision biopsy of the tumor.
Academic text (2001) -
Active mediastinitis and the patient's objection led us to perform percutaneous coil embolization.
Academic text (2007) -
The workup included three-dimensional imaging, arteriography, and embolization to control bleeding.
Academic text (1999) -
Anterior packs were removed uneventfully 48 hours post-embolization, and the patient was discharged home.
Academic text (1995) -
Arteriography is also recommended to delineate the lesion's vascular supply so that embolization can be performed when necessary.
Academic text (1999) -
The interventional radiologist was consulted, and transcatheter embolization of the left IMA was carried out.
Academic text (1995)
Synonyms
7
8.2
A surgery that ties something inside the body to stop bleeding or other flow
3
8.7
Something that blocks a tube like a pipe or blood vessel and stops flow
1
8.2
Burning a part of the body to stop bleeding or prevent infection
To stop bleeding during surgery using tools or medicine
Stopping bleeding or a disease quickly
Antonyms
- Specialized
1
7.6
A medical treatment to restore blood flow to a part of the body by opening or making blood vessels
How Complete
- Specialized
3
8.7
- Specialized
3
8.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
embolization = embolize (opaque) = embol + ize + ation
The step from the verb 'embolize' to the noun by adding the productive nominalizing suffix '-ation' is a regular and transparent morphological operation.
Etymology
The word embolization comes from the Greek root embol-, meaning 'a plug' or 'something put in to block'. So a medical embolization is literally putting a plug into a blood vessel to stop or reduce blood flow.