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Stenosis

Definition

(medical) A narrowing or constriction of a passage, opening, or orifice in the body, such as a blood vessel, airway, or digestive tract, often caused by disease or injury.

Example Sentences

1The patient was diagnosed with aortic stenosis, a condition where the valve that controls blood flow from the heart is narrowed.
2Researchers are studying the effects of stenosis on respiratory function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
3The surgeon performed an angioplasty to relieve the stenosis in the patient's coronary artery.
4A recent study found a significant correlation between spinal stenosis and lower back pain in older adults.
5The doctor explained that the stenosis in her esophagus was causing difficulty swallowing and recommended a procedure to widen the passage.

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