Endarterectomy is surgical removal of a floating blood clot or embolus

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Deconstruct the term: end-, "inside"; arter, "artery"; and -ectomy is surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery to remove a fatty plaque. Removal of a clot would utilize the root thromb.

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