HealthAugust 25, 2026

endovascular

EN-doh-VAS-kyoo-ler

Definition

Relating to the inner part of a blood vessel, particularly referring to minimally invasive surgical procedures performed inside the vessels.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'endon' (within) and the Latin 'vasculum' (a small vessel), it was coined in the late 20th century to describe techniques performed within the vascular system.

In the news

The article describes the researcher's work in optimizing endovascular surgical procedures to prevent complications like stent-graft misalignment.

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