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carotid endarterectomy
Removal of the atherosclerotic plaque from the inside of a stenotic carotid artery by a surgical technique. The vessel is surgically opened and sewn and/or patched after removal of the plaque.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Pharmacy
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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