stenosis

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ste·no·sis | \ stə-ˈnō-səs

plural stenoses\ stə-ˈnō-ˌsēz

Definition of stenosis

: a narrowing or constriction of the diameter of a bodily passage or orifice

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Recent Examples on the Web The blockage sometimes occurs when an artery becomes too narrow for enough blood to pass through it, which is called stenosis. — Alyssa Hui, Health.com, 15 Mar. 2022 That’s because your pain could be caused by a condition known as spinal stenosis (essentially, when the spaces in your spine narrow), in which case cobra pose would likely worsen the pain, Dr. Harding explains. — Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 7 Mar. 2022 Neely, 57, suffers from degenerative bone disease and spinal stenosis that leaves him in constant pain. — Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2022 The procedure was necessary to address a diverticular stenosis, or abnormal narrowing, of the sigmoid portion of the colon, said Matteo Bruni, a Holy See spokesman. — Harold Maass, The Week, 5 July 2021 The main symptoms of aortic stenosis are chest pain or tightness, dizziness or fainting and shortness of breath, all which are more common during physical activity. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2022 The weakness and imbalance Lee was having were due to the stenosis. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Jan. 2022 Olympic snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington announced Thursday her retirement at age 25 due to congenital cervical stenosis, a narrowing of the spine in her neck. — The Editors, Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2015 September 17, 2009 - Undergoes elective back surgery to deal with pain caused from a case of lumbar spinal stenosis. — CNN, 19 Jan. 2022 See More

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stenosis

noun

ste·no·sis | \ stə-ˈnō-səs

plural stenoses\ -ˌsēz

Medical Definition of stenosis

: 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