arteriotomy

/ahr-teer-ee-ot-uh-mee/US // ɑrˌtɪər iˈɒt ə mi //

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Definitions

n.名词 noun

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plural ar·te·ri·ot·o·mies.Surgery.
- : the incision or opening into the lumen of an artery for the removal of a clot, embolus, or the like, or, formerly, for bloodletting.

This in medical practice would be blood drawn from a vein, and Harvey says nothing of arteriotomy in this passage.
These symptoms had led to trying the affects of arteriotomy in the temples, but with no relief.
He opposed arteriotomy for this reason, and refused to employ extensive cauterization.