Cardiolysis

/ˌkɑrdiˈɑləsɪs/ noun

Definition

The surgical separation or freeing of the heart from adhesions or scar tissue.

Etymology

From Greek 'kardia' (heart) + 'lysis' (loosening/breaking). Medical term formed to describe a surgical procedure for releasing the heart from pathological attachments.

Kelly Says

Cardiolysis is a delicate operation—surgeons must carefully peel away scar tissue that's strangling the heart without damaging the organ itself, making it one of the most technically demanding procedures.

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