stenosis

[ sti-noh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a narrowing or stricture of a passage or vessel.

stenosis

/ stɪˈnəʊsɪs; stɪˈnɒtɪk /

noun

1. pathol an abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passage

Derived Forms

• stenotic, adjective

Other Words From

• ste·not·ic [sti-, not, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stenosis¹

First recorded in 1855–60; from New Latin, from Greek sténōsis; equivalent to steno- + -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of stenosis¹

C19: via New Latin from Greek stenōsis, from stenoun to constrict, from stenos narrow

Example Sentences

The breathing is not affected unless the operation is followed by stenosis.

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In the worst forms of stenosis from septal deformity they are useless.

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It was a close matter then if I would be able to keep from a violent eructative stenosis, as you say.

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It is in stenosis of the coronary arteries, and in aortic obstruction, that nitrite of amyl and nitro-glycerine are most useful.

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Stenosis, however, may occur from cicatricial contraction if the operation has been incompletely performed.

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Related Words

• narrowing