Definition of Open-heart surgery

1. Noun. Heart surgery in which the rib cage is spread open, the heart is stopped and blood is detoured through a heart-lung machine while a heart valve or coronary artery is surgically repaired.

Generic synonyms: Heart Surgery
Specialized synonyms: Cabg, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Coronary Bypass, Coronary Bypass Surgery

Lexicographical Neighbors of Open-heart Surgery

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open-heart surgery (current term)
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