血管成形术
The English phrase angioplasty is translated into Mandarin as 血管成形术.
Angioplasty refers to the widening of a blood vessel. In clinical settings, angioplasty is often referred to as 球囊扩张术 (balloon dilation) to specify the method used.
Meaning: widening of a blood vessel (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term 血管成形术 is composed of 血管 (blood vessel), 成形 (to shape/form) and 术 (technique/procedure/art).
Did you know?
- The character 术 used in 血管成形术 originally referred to 'magic' or 'mysterious arts' before it became the standard suffix for medical and technical procedures.
- The word 成形 can also be used in plastic surgery to describe 'shaping' a body part, meaning the term for angioplasty literally describes 'plastic surgery' for a blood vessel.
- In a hospital, a doctor might colloquially refer to this as 通血管 (to clear the blood vessels), treating the vessel like a clogged pipe.
Examples in context
- 经过血管成形术，患者的心脏状况明显改善了。After angioplasty, the patient's heart condition has significantly improved.
- 这种血管成形术非常安全。Zhè zhǒng xuèguǎn chéngxíngshù fēicháng ānquán.This kind of angioplasty is very safe.
- 医生建议他做血管成形术。Yīshēng jiànyì tā zuò xuèguǎn chéngxíngshù.The doctor suggested he undergo angioplasty.
- 血管成形术可以改善血流量。Xuèguǎn chéngxíngshù kěyǐ gǎishàn xuè liúliàng.Angioplasty can improve blood flow.
Example conversation
A man is discussing his medical procedure with a friend at a hospital.
- 欣怡 Xinyi浩然，你身体好些了吗？Hàorán, nǐ shēntǐ hào xiē le ma?Haoran, are you feeling better?
- 浩然 Haoran做完血管成形术后感觉不错。Zuò wán xuèguǎn chéngxíngshù hòu gǎnjué bùcuò.I feel good after the angioplasty.
- 欣怡 Xinyi手术的过程顺利吗？Shǒushù de guòchéng shùnlì ma?Did the procedure go smoothly?
- 浩然 Haoran医生说一切都很顺利。Yīshēng shuō yīqiè dōu hěn shùnlì.The doctor said everything went smoothly.
