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Uterine Artery Embolization
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Definition
: The use of embolizing agents to block the arterial blood supply to parts or all of the UTERUS. The procedures are done to control bleeding or to cause destruction of uterine tissues.
See Also
Uterine Artery
Other names
Uterine Artery Embolizations; Embolizations, Uterine Artery; Embolization, Uterine Artery; Artery Embolizations, Uterine; Artery Embolization, Uterine