encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis en · NOUN
Etymology
encephalo- + duro- + arterio- + synangiosis
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A surgical procedure that improves brain blood flow by placing a scalp artery onto the brain surface, allowing new blood vessels to grow over time. Commonly used to treat Moyamoya disease.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| encephaloduroarteriosynangioses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| EDAS | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |
Relateds
encephaloduroarteriomyosynangiosis · encephalomyosynangiosis