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Meaning of angioplastic in English:

angioplastic

Pronunciation /ˌan(d)ʒɪə(ʊ)ˈplastɪk/

adjective

  • 1Embryology Physiology
    rare Of, relating to, or involved in the formation of blood vessels; vasoformative, angiogenic.

  • 2Surgery
    Of, relating to, or involving repair of or restoration to flow in blood vessels, by surgery or catheterization.

Origin

Late 19th century. From angio- + -plastic.