Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recanalisation
Noun
/ˌriː.kəˈnæl.ɪ.zeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process of restoring the patency of a blood vessel or other tubular structures after it has been obstructed or blocked.
Examples
- The doctor performed a recanalisation procedure to treat the blocked artery.
- After the recanalisation, blood flow to the heart was significantly improved.
- Recanalisation can occur naturally or may require surgical intervention.
Meaning
Recanalisation refers to reopening or reconstructing a canal or pathway, particularly within the body, to allow normal flow again.
Synonyms
- Reopener
- Restoration
- Unblocking
