valvoplasty

valvoplasty
Surgical reconstruction of a deformed cardiac valve, for the relief of stenosis or incompetence. SYN: valvuloplasty. [valve + G. plastos, formed]

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n.
the surgical reconstruction of a heart valve affected by stenosis or incompetence.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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