stenosed

adjective

ste·​nosed stə-ˈnōzd How to pronounce stenosed (audio) -ˈnōst How to pronounce stenosed (audio)
: affected with stenosis

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of stenose to affect with stenosis

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stenosed was in 1897

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Cite this Entry

“Stenosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stenosed. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

stenosed

adjective
ste·​nosed ste-ˈnōst How to pronounce stenosed (audio) -ˈnōzd How to pronounce stenosed (audio)
: affected with stenosis : abnormally constricted
a stenosed eustachian tube
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