An obsolete operation for breaking up the adhesions in chronic mediastinopericarditis; access is gained by resection of a portion of the sternum and the corresponding costal cartilages. ... Origin: cardio-+ G. Lysis, loosening ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(kahr″de-ol´ә-sis) the operation of freeing the heart from its adhesions to the sternal periosteum in adhesive mediastinopericarditis.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kar′dē-ol′i-sis Definitions: 1. An obsolete operation for breaking up the adhesions in chronic mediastinopericarditis; access is gained by resection of a portion of the sternum and the corresponding costal cartilages.
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