Interventional: meaning, definitions and examples

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interventional

 

[ ɪnˌtɜr.vənˈʃən.əl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical procedures

Interventional refers to a type of medical intervention that involves active participation in a patient’s care. This often includes procedures that are designed to treat, diagnose, or manage health conditions. Interventional practices are commonly employed in various medical fields, including cardiology, radiology, and surgery. Such interventions can be minimally invasive or more involved, depending on the condition being treated. The goal of interventional methods is usually to improve patient outcomes through direct actions.

Synonyms

procedural, therapeutic, treatment-related

Examples of usage

  • An interventional cardiologist performed a stent placement.
  • The interventional approach was successful in treating the tumor.
  • She underwent interventional radiology to address her health issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "interventional" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intervencionista

🇮🇳 हस्तक्षेपकारी

🇩🇪 interventionell

🇮🇩 intervensional

🇺🇦 інтервенційний

🇵🇱 interwencyjny

🇯🇵 介入的な

🇫🇷 interventionnel

🇪🇸 intervencionista

🇹🇷 müdahale eden

🇰🇷 개입의

🇸🇦 تداخلي

🇨🇿 intervenční

🇸🇰 intervenčný

🇨🇳 干预的

🇸🇮 intervencijski

🇮🇸 íhlutunar

🇰🇿 интервенциялық

🇬🇪 ინტერვენციული

🇦🇿 müdaxiləli

🇲🇽 intervencionista

Etymology

The term 'interventional' is derived from the Latin word 'intervenire', which means 'to come between, to intervene'. This term was adopted into English in the early 20th century to describe actions taken to intervene in a process, particularly in a medical context. As medical science advanced, the concept of interventive procedures became more prominent, giving rise to specialties such as interventional cardiology and interventional radiology. Over the years, the term has expanded beyond medicine to incorporate various fields where intervention is necessary to facilitate changes or improvements. The increasing reliance on such methods in healthcare has solidified its importance and usage in contemporary medical vocabulary.