Noun: angioplasty 'an-jee-u,plas-tee
- An operation to repair a damaged blood vessel or unblock a coronary artery
"The cardiologist recommended angioplasty to improve blood flow to the heart"
Derived forms: angioplasties
Type of: op [informal], operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Encyclopedia: Angioplasty, laser