Collateralization
Collateralization
Collateralization (/kəˌlætərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/) is a medical term that refers to the process by which new blood vessels are formed to bypass blocked or damaged vessels, ensuring the continued supply of blood to tissues and organs.
Etymology
The term "collateralization" is derived from the Latin word "collateralis," which means "side by side." In the medical context, it refers to the formation of side branches or alternative pathways for blood flow.
Related Terms
- Angiogenesis: The physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels. This is a normal and vital process in growth and development, as well as in wound healing and in the formation of granulation tissue.
- Ischemia: A condition in which there is an insufficient supply of blood to an organ, usually due to a blocked artery.
- Revascularization: A medical procedure to restore blood flow to a body part or organ that has suffered ischemia.
- Artery: A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.
- Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart. Most veins carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Collateralization
- Wikipedia's article - Collateralization
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski