CONTEXTUAL DEFINITION
\kəntˈɛkst͡ʃuːə͡l dˌɛfɪnˈɪʃən], \kəntˈɛkstʃuːəl dˌɛfɪnˈɪʃən], \k_ə_n_t_ˈɛ_k_s_tʃ_uː_əl d_ˌɛ_f_ɪ_n_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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a definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation; for example, "legal duty" might be defined contextually; "X has a legal duty to do Y means that X is required to do Y by a contract relationship that would be upheld in a court of law"
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Percutaneous Atherectomy
- in which atheromatous excised cutting or rotating catheter. differs from balloon and laser angioplasty procedures enlarge vessels dilation but frequently do not remove much plaque. If the plaque is removed by surgical excision under general anesthesia rather than an endovascular procedure through a catheter, it called ENDARTERECTOMY.