Definition of "embolization" [embolization]

• A nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that effects the selective occlusion of blood vessels by purposely introducing emboli. (noun)

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• "If she has chosen to have a uterine fibroid embolization, which is done by interventional radiologists, she can meet with Dr. McCluskey or Dr. Orens by 1: 45 p.m."
• "The ruptured vessel can be repaired surgically or through a minimally invasive procedure called embolization, in which the sac is filled with metal coils in order to prevent repeat bleeding from the aneurysm and to restore normal blood flow in the artery."
• "In 2002, the Company gained its first specific approval for uterine fibroid embolization which is a milestone for the company and since 2002 there has been a variety of key activities specifically between 2005 and 2008, the key issues is that there has been clinical data published in the OB / Gyn journal, we have expanded our sales force twice."