devascularize

[US]/[ˌdiːˈvaskjʊlaɪz]/
[UK]/[ˌdiːˈvaskjʊlaɪz]/

Translation

v.To remove the blood vessels from (a tissue or organ).
v. (medical)To surgically remove blood vessels from an area, typically to prevent blood supply to a tumor or to prepare tissue for grafting.

Phrases & Collocations

devascularize tissue

devascularized limb

devascularize bone

devascularized area

devascularize completely

devascularized state

devascularize effectively

Example Sentences

the surgeon carefully devascularized the tissue to prevent infection.

complete devascularization is crucial for successful tissue grafts.

we need to thoroughly devascularize the area before applying the graft.

the goal of the procedure was to devascularize the necrotic tissue.

post-operative care focuses on preventing revascularization after devascularization.

the team planned to devascularize the wound bed to promote healing.

successful devascularization minimizes the risk of complications.

the surgeon used electrocautery to devascularize the surgical site.

careful devascularization is essential in reconstructive surgery.

the patient's history included a previous attempt at devascularization.

we confirmed adequate devascularization of the flap margins.

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