Balloon catheter

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Balloon catheter
TermBalloon catheter
Short definitiona hollow tube with a small, inflatable balloon at the tip; used to open a narrowed artery or organ that has become blocked
TypeMedical term
SpecialtyGeneral
LanguageEnglish
SourceAMA
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Balloon catheter (definition) a hollow tube with a small, inflatable balloon at the tip; used to open a narrowed artery or organ that has become blocked

==Balloon catheter (overview)==