Prefixes are key morphemes in English vocabulary that begin words. The prefix con-, which means âwithâ or âthoroughly,â appears in numerous English vocabulary words, for example: connect, consensus, and conclude. An easy way to remember that the prefix con means âwithâ is through the word connect, or join âwith.â A way to remember that it means âthoroughlyâ is through conclude, or âthoroughlyâ close a matter.
Vascular surgery. Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries, veins and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction.
The carotid artery, which is located in the neck, supplies the brain with oxygenated blood. A carotid artery vascular clamp will likely be used during surgery to treat a brain aneurysm. A vascular clamp is a device surgeons use to prevent blood flowing into areas that are being operated on. They are also able to stem the flow of blood from severed or ruptured vessels. The vascular clamps are manufactured in a variety of shapes and materials, typically high-grade surgical stainless steel and durable plastics.