Noun
/aɔrtoʊˌvɛn.tɪˈkjuː.lə.plæsti/
Aortoventriculoplasty is a medical term that refers to a surgical procedure aimed at repairing the connection between the aorta and the ventricles of the heart. It is often performed in cases of congenital heart defects such as aortic stenosis or ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
This term is typically used in specialized medical contexts, particularly in cardiology and pediatric surgery. Its frequency of use is relatively low in general English conversations, given that it is a highly technical term primarily used in written medical literature or specialty discussions rather than in everyday oral speech.
"Aortoventriculoplasty es un procedimiento crucial para pacientes con defectos cardíacos congénitos específicos."
The success of aortoventriculoplasty can significantly improve the quality of life for affected individuals.
"El éxito de la aortoventriculoplastia puede mejorar significativamente la calidad de vida de los individuos afectados."
Surgeons are increasingly performing aortoventriculoplasty to address complex aortic conditions.
While aortoventriculoplasty does not have widely recognized idiomatic expressions due to its technical nature, the context of its use can intersect with phrases commonly found in medical discussions:
"El corazón del asunto radica en la necesidad de la aortoventriculoplastia."
"In the surgery world, aortoventriculoplasty can be a game changer for young patients."
"En el mundo de la cirugía, la aortoventriculoplastia puede ser un cambio de juego para los pacientes jóvenes."
"They had to step up their game when it came to performing aortoventriculoplasty."
The term aortoventriculoplasty is derived from three components: - Aorta: From the Greek word "aortē", which means "to lift" or "to raise". - Ventriculo: From the Latin 'ventriculus', meaning "little belly" or "chamber", referring to the chambers of the heart. - Plasty: From the Greek "plastos", meaning "molded" or "shaped", commonly used in medical terminology to denote surgical repair.
Synonyms: None commonly used due to the specificity of the term.
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for aortoventriculoplasty as it describes a surgical procedure and does not have a negating term in a comparable context. However, terms like non-surgical treatment or medical management could be considered opposite in approach to the surgical intervention of aortoventriculoplasty.