ENTASIA
\ɛntˈe͡ɪzi͡ə], \ɛntˈeɪziə], \ɛ_n_t_ˈeɪ_z_iə]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
In med., a vehement straining or stretching-applied as a general term for constrictive spasm, tetanus, &c.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
Word of the day
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.