n. The surgical procedure to remove plaque from an artery.
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n. surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis
Word Usage
"The surgery, known as carotid endarterectomy, is sometimes suggested for patients whose carotid arteries have narrowed by 60% to 90%, even in the absence of pre-stroke symptoms."