mitral stenosis

noun

, Pathology.

1. abnormal narrowing of the mitral valve usually resulting from disease, as rheumatic fever, and obstructing the free flow of blood from the atrium to the ventricle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mitral stenosis¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Mitral stenosis is not so favorable, but even in extreme stenosis some women bear several children without collapse.

From Project Gutenberg

Lusk advises abortion as soon as mitral stenosis is discovered.

From Project Gutenberg

In the second stage of labor the danger is the same as in mitral stenosis.

From Project Gutenberg

Mitral stenosis on the contrary usually shows a low pressure picture.

From Project Gutenberg