angiostomy

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noun

The formation of an opening into a blood vessel, typically by means of a cannula

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Meanings

nounangiostomy (plural angiostomies)

plural angiostomies

  1. medicineThe formation of an opening into a blood vessel, typically by means of a cannula

Origin

From angio- + -stomy.

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APA

angiostomy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/angiostomy

MLA

“angiostomy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/angiostomy. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “angiostomy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/angiostomy.

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