valvotomy

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Meaning

1. noun An incision into a narrowed valve of the heart, in order to restore the proper flow of blood

Similar words

valvulotomy valvectomy valvuloplasty valvoplasty ventriculotomy vasotomy venotomy aortotomy ventriculoplasty varicotomy

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