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.
Mayo Clinic vascular and endovascular surgeons treat blood vessel and lymphatic system conditions (vascular diseases). Surgeons perform a full range of vascular and endovascular procedures, including: Endovascular or open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, thoracic aortic aneurysms, and thoracoabdominal aneurysms, including fenestrated and branched stent grafts; Open surgical reconstructions and balloon angioplasty and stenting in all vascular areas