stenosed
/stəˈnoʊzd/
adjective
- Abnormally narrowed or constricted, especially referring to a blood vessel or other tubular structure in the body.
- The patient had a stenosed artery that required surgery to restore blood flow.
- An MRI revealed a stenosed section of the spinal canal causing pain.
- The doctor explained that the stenosed valve was making it hard for the heart to pump blood.
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