thermoexpandable

English

Etymology

From thermo- +‎ expandable.

Adjective

thermoexpandable

1. Having the capacity to be expanded by exposure to heat.
   • 2013, Stephen Y. Nakada, Margaret S. Pearle, Surgical Management of Urolithiasis: Percutaneous, Shockwave and Ureteroscopy, page 134:

     Use of a segmental thermoexpandable metal alloy stent in the management of malignant ureteric obstruction: a single centre experience in the UK.

   • 2017, Christopher R. J. Woodhouse, Alex Kirkham, Radiology and Follow-up of Urologic Surgery, page 475:

     Although not currently available in the USA, thermoexpandable metallic stents (in particular, Memokath; PNN Medical, Denmark) can be used in both the urethra (Figure 15.14) and ureter.

   • 2019, Ojas Shah, Brian Matlaga, Emerging Technologies in Renal Stone Management, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, page 254:

     The thermoexpandable nitinol stent: a long-term alternative in patients without nephropathy or malignancy.