stellate

stel·late | \ ˈste-ˌlāt

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Definition of stellate

: resembling a star (as in shape)

Examples of stellate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Results from a new clinical trial of active-duty service members have shown that an injection in the neck called stellate ganglion block, or SGB, is an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. — Heather Abbott, CBS News, "New Army-funded research shows promise for PTSD treatment featured on 60 Minutes," 6 Nov. 2019 The U.S. Army is researching an anesthetic injection called a stellate ganglion block that could relieve symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. — Michael M. Phillips, WSJ, "Can a Single Injection Conquer PTSD? The Army Wants to Find Out," 12 June 2017

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“Stellate.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stellate. Accessed 22 January 2020.

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