stenosis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of stenosis
First recorded in 1855–60; from New Latin, from Greek sténōsis; equivalent to steno- + -osis
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The study examined valve tissue from 66 patients undergoing replacement for severe aortic stenosis and compared it with normal donor valves.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
A study published in 2025 investigated serotonin in aortic stenosis, a different type of heart valve disease.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
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
It is possible to have severe aortic stenosis without feeling symptoms, with damage silently occurring to the heart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
We may thus have incompetence or stenosis of a valve or both combined.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various
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