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mitral commissurotomy |
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mitral commissurotomy Etymology: L, mitra, turban, commissura, joining together; Gk, temnein, to cut a closed-heart surgical procedure in which the mitral valve is divided at the junction of its cusps for the treatment of mitral valve stenosis. commissurotomy surgical incision or digital disruption of the components of a commissure to increase the size of the orifice. mitral commissurotomy the breaking apart of the adherent leaves (commissure) of the mitral valve. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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