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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Repeated exposure to live P. gingivalis caused the bacteria to accumulate in the aortic valves of mice, leading to greater valve calcification and symptoms of aortic stenosis.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
A study published in 2025 investigated serotonin in aortic stenosis, a different type of heart valve disease.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
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
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
Accurate timing of the murmurs in relation to the heart sounds enables us to judge whether the murmur is due to stenosis or incompetence of the valve affected.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various
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