stenosed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stenosed
1895–1900; stenos(is) + -ed 2, as if derivative of a v. stenose ( metamorphose, diagnose )
Example Sentences
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Pathologic vascular remodeling often results in stenosed or occluded conduit grafts.
From Science Magazine
Bouginage of a malignant esophagus to increase temporarily the size of the stenosed lumen is of questionable advisability, and is attended with the great risk of perforating the weakened esophageal wall.
From Project Gutenberg
The left bronchus may be stenosed by pressure from a hypertrophied cardiac auricle.
From Project Gutenberg
Mortality from the endoscopic procedure is almost nil, and if gastrostomy is done early in the tightly stenosed cases, ultimate cure may be confidently expected with careful though prolonged treatment.
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If free breathing cannot be obtained when the cannula is corked, the larynx is stenosed, and special work will be required to remove the tube.
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