stenosis

[ sti-noh-sis ]

/ stɪˈnoʊ sɪs /

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noun Pathology.

a narrowing or stricture of a passage or vessel.

Origin of stenosis

1855–60; < New Latin < Greek sténōsis. See steno-, -osis

OTHER WORDS FROM stenosis

ste·not·ic

[sti-not-ik] /stɪˈnɒt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby stenosis

stenopetalous, stenophagous, stenophyllous, stenosal murmur, stenosed, stenosis, stenostomia, stenothermal, stenothermophile, stenothermophilic, stenothorax

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The most important of these sequels is stenosis of the orifices of the stomach, particularly of the pyloric orifice.

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

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It is probable that slight cases of stenosis can be treated better by intubation than by thyrotomy.

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This rare affection is followed by enormous distension of the thoracic and abdominal portions of the parts beyond the stenosis.

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An operation may be necessary after crushing or bullet wounds, or, in later stages, owing to the development of stenosis.

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British Dictionary definitions for stenosis

stenosis

/ (stɪˈnəʊsɪs) /

noun plural -ses (-siːz)

pathol an abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passage

Derived forms of stenosis

stenotic (stɪˈnɒtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for stenosis

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

Medical definitions for stenosis

stenosis

[ stə-nō′sĭs ]

n. pl. ste•no•ses (-sēz)

A constriction or narrowing of a duct or passage; a stricture.

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n. pl. ste•no•ses (-sēz)

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