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Medical Definition of Embolotherapy
1. Occlusion of arteries by insertion of blood clots, Gelfoam, coils, balloons, etc., with an angiographic catheter; used for control of inoperable haemorrhage or preoperative management of highly vascular neoplasms. Origin: G. Embolos, plug, + therapeia, medical treatment (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Embolotherapy
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