Because all parts of the body require a constant supply of blood, a blockage of a blood vessel causes serious problems. What is the medical term that means "blockage," and what is a medical procedure that may be done to repair or open a blocked blood vessel?

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The medical term for "blockage" is occlusion. Angioplasty is a medical procedure that may be done to repair or open a blocked blood vessel by using a catheter with a small balloon on the end to widen the narrowed area.

Because All Parts of the Body Require a Constant Supply