stenosis

noun

ste·​no·​sis stə-ˈnō-səs How to pronounce stenosis (audio)
plural stenoses stə-ˈnō-ˌsēz How to pronounce stenosis (audio)
: a narrowing or constriction of the diameter of a bodily passage or orifice
stenotic adjective

Examples of stenosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The British actress previously disclosed her struggle with multiple health conditions, including spinal stenosis and osteoporosis. Sandra Rose Salathe, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023 Many conditions, including disk herniation, spinal stenosis and degenerative disk disease, can cause this. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2023 The standard surgical treatment for spinal stenosis is a laminectomy, sometimes with fusion of the bones in the affected area. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Sep. 2023 Instead of having three cusps, or flaps, that let oxygen-rich blood flow from the heart into the aorta and to the rest of the body, people with aortic valve stenosis are often born with just two. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023 Spinal stenosis pain is typically worse when standing or walking and is relieved by leaning forward. Stuart Hershman, Verywell Health, 26 June 2023 My husband is 84 years old and has critical stenosis in his back. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Sep. 2023 Eli and Peyton got evaluated and did not have the same stenosis. Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2023 Some of these conditions include: Spinal Stenosis Spinal stenosis occurs when the spaces between the spinal vertebra narrow and create pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. Stuart Hershman, Verywell Health, 26 June 2023 See More

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'stenosis.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek stenōsis act of narrowing, from stenoun to narrow, from stenos narrow

First Known Use

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stenosis was circa 1860

Dictionary Entries Near stenosis

Cite this Entry

“Stenosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stenosis. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.

Medical Definition

stenosis

noun
ste·​no·​sis stə-ˈnō-səs How to pronounce stenosis (audio)
plural stenoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce stenosis (audio)
: a narrowing or constriction of the diameter of a bodily passage or orifice
esophageal stenosis
see aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, pulmonary stenosis, spinal stenosis, subaortic stenosis

More from Merriam-Webster on stenosis

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!