Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recanalize
verb
/ˌriːˈkæn.əl.aɪz/
Definition
To restore the open condition of a canal or vessel that has become obstructed, leading to a return to normal function or passage.
Examples
- The doctors hoped to recanalize the blocked artery using a specialized procedure.
- Researchers are studying ways to effectively recanalize veins in patients with chronic conditions.
- The environmental efforts aimed to recanalize the river that had been obstructed by sediment.
Meaning
Recanalization refers to the process of reopening a pathway in a vessel or canal that has been blocked, allowing for the flow or passage to resume.
Synonyms
- Unblock
- Restore
- Reopen
