coarctation
/ˌkoʊɑːrkˈteɪʃən/
noun
- A narrowing or constriction, especially of a blood vessel or other tubular structure in the body.
- Coarctation of the aorta is a heart condition that can cause high blood pressure.
- Babies with severe coarctation may show symptoms soon after birth.
- The doctor explained that the coarctation in the artery needed surgical repair.
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