arterialization
Pronunciation: ar-tē′rē-ăl-ī-zā′shŭn
Definition:
- Making or becoming arterial.
- Aeration or oxygenation of the blood whereby it is changed in character from venous to arterial.
- Conversion of a venous structure to arterial function.
Synonym(s): vascularization
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