Meaning of the word angioplasty in English

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angioplasty

US /ˈæn.dʒi.oʊˌplæs.ti/
UK /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊˌplæs.ti/
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Noun

a medical procedure in which a balloon is used to open a narrowed or blocked blood vessel, typically a coronary artery, to restore normal blood flow

Example:
The patient underwent an angioplasty to clear the blocked artery.
Angioplasty is a common procedure for treating coronary artery disease.