encephaloduroarteriomyosynangiosis en · NOUN
Etymology
encephalo- + duro- + arterio- + myo- + synangiosis
Meanings
- (uncountable) A surgical procedure for revascularizing the brain, similar to encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis (EDAS), but additionally involving the transposition of a portion of the temporalis muscle onto the surface of the brain to promote collateral blood vessel growth. Often used in the treatment of Moyamoya disease.
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