Definition of Valvotomy

1. Noun. Incision into a stenosed cardiac valve to relieve the obstruction.

Exact synonyms: Valvulotomy
Generic synonyms: Incision, Section, Surgical Incision

Medical Definition of Valvotomy

1. 1. Cutting through a stenosed cardiac valve to relieve the obstruction. Synonym: valvulotomy. 2. Incision of a valvular structure. Origin: valve + G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Valvotomy

valves
valve of coronary sinus
valve of foramen ovale
valve of inferior vena cava
valve of navicular fossa
valve of oval foramen
valve of pulmonary trunk
valve of Varolius
valve of vermiform appendix
valve of Vieussens
valve rocker
valviform
valving
valvoplasty
valvotomy (current term)
valvotomy (current term)
valvotomy knife
valvula
valvula
valvulae
valvulae anales
valvulae conniventes
valvulae pylori
valvular
valvular
valvular aortic stenosis
valvular endocarditis
valvular heart disease
valvular heart disease
valvular incompetence

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