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Debakey

Noun

Sense 1:

A surgical instrument designed for performing delicate procedures in cardiovascular surgeries, named after Dr. Michael E. DeBakey.

Example Sentence:

During the heart surgery, the surgeon used a Debakey to carefully suture the valves.

Sense 2:

A type of artificial aortic graft used in aortic aneurysm repairs, developed by Dr. Michael E. DeBakey.

Example Sentence:

The patient underwent a successful aortic aneurysm repair using a Debakey graft.

Verb

Sense 1:

To perform cardiovascular surgery using techniques and instruments pioneered by Dr. Michael E. DeBakey.

Example Sentence:

The renowned surgeon has Debakey-ed thousands of patients throughout his career.

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