recanalization
/riˌkænəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of restoring a passage or channel, especially in a medical context where a blocked blood vessel or duct is reopened.
- After the clot dissolved, recanalization of the vein occurred naturally over time.
- The surgeon performed recanalization of the patient's blocked artery to restore blood flow.
- Recanalization of the fallopian tubes can sometimes help women become pregnant.
- The act of clearing or reopening a waterway, pipe, or other artificial channel.
- Engineers planned the recanalization of the sewer system to improve flow.
- The city approved the recanalization of the old drainage ditch to prevent flooding.
- Recanalization of the canal allowed boats to travel through again.
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