recanalizes
/riːˈkænəlaɪzɪz/
verb
- To restore or reopen a channel or passage, especially in a medical or biological context (e.g., a blood vessel or duct).
- The surgeon recanalizes the blocked artery to restore blood flow.
- The procedure recanalizes the tear duct, relieving the patient's watery eyes.
- In some cases, the body naturally recanalizes a blood clot over time.
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