Meaning of thermoexpandable | Babel Free

Definitions

Having the capacity to be expanded by exposure to heat.

Examples

“Use of a segmental thermoexpandable metal alloy stent in the management of malignant ureteric obstruction: a single centre experience in the UK.”

“Although not currently available in the USA, thermoexpandable metallic stents (in particular, Memokath; PNN Medical, Denmark) can be used in both the urethra (Figure 15.14) and ureter.”

“The thermoexpandable nitinol stent: a long-term alternative in patients without nephropathy or malignancy.”

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