Definition

The process of restoring the flow in a channel that has been blocked or interrupted, such as a blood vessel.

Example

The doctor performed a recanalization to improve blood flow to the heart.

Conversation

I read an article about recanalization in medicine yesterday.

Oh really? What did it say about it?

It explained how they can restore flow in blocked blood vessels through recanalization.

That sounds fascinating! Medicine has come such a long way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recanalization → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "canalis" (from Latin, meaning channel) and "-ation" (a suffix indicating a process). The word refers to the process of restoring or creating a channel again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'channel' ('canalis') to remember that recanalization means the process of creating a channel again.

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