transfemoral

adjective

trans·​fem·​o·​ral -ˈfem-(ə-)rəl How to pronounce transfemoral (audio)
1
: passing through or performed by way of the femoral artery
transfemoral angiography
2
a
: occurring across or involving the femur
transfemoral amputation
b
: having undergone transfemoral amputation
a transfemoral amputee
also : suitable for use following transfemoral amputation
transfemoral prostheses

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“Transfemoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/transfemoral. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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