stenosis
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noun
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Origin of stenosis
First recorded in 1855–60; from New Latin, from Greek sténōsis; equivalent to steno- + -osis
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Many people with aortic stenosis are unaware or undiagnosed, according to the American Heart Association, which is working on helping people get better access to care.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
If you have aortic stenosis and a doctor deems your condition severe, you likely will need to have your valve replaced.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
The study centered on low-risk patients with aortic stenosis, a serious heart valve disease.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
The mother of two has idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis, a rare condition that affects one in 500,000 women and causes abnormal narrowing of the voice box and windpipe.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
Aluminum becomes roughened by boiling and contact with secretions, and causes the formation of granulations which in time lead to stenosis.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
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