percutaneous coronary intervention en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpɝːkjuːˈteɪniəs ˈkɔːrəˌnɛri ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/
Meanings
- (uncountable) A minimally invasive procedure that opens blocked or narrowed coronary arteries to restore blood flow to the heart, usually using a balloon and a stent.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCI | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |