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bypass

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈbaɪˌpæs// UK //bˈaɪpɑːs// by·pass

n. a medical operation that creates a new path for blood to flow when an artery is blocked. It helps the heart get the oxygen it needs by going around the problem area.

n. a surgical procedure to redirect blood flow around a section of a blocked or partially blocked artery. Often involves grafting a healthy vessel from another part of the body to restore circulation to the heart muscle.


SIMPLE

He is recovering well after his heart bypass.

CONTEXTUAL

The surgeon recommended a triple bypass to address the severe blockages in the patient's coronary arteries.

COMPLEX

Advancements in minimally invasive techniques have significantly reduced the recovery time for patients undergoing a gastric bypass, though strict dietary adherence remains essential for long-term success.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English bypassen, bipassen (suggested by past participle by-past, bipast), equivalent to by- + pass.

Usage

Commonly used in compound nouns like 'heart bypass' or 'gastric bypass'.

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