angiotomy

Term:angiotomy

Literally meaning: “vasectomy”

Origin: Anc Greek

αγγείο/aggio (=vessel, receptacle) >  άγγος/aggos(=tube)

+ τομή/tome(=section, slice, trunk, stalk) >τέμνω/temno(=to cut) 

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Definition

Angiotomy is the incision into a blood or lymph vessel.