stenosis
/stəˈnoʊsɪs/
noun
- An abnormal narrowing of a passage or opening in the body, such as a blood vessel, heart valve, or spinal canal.
- The doctor diagnosed a stenosis in the patient's carotid artery.
- Aortic stenosis makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the body.
- Spinal stenosis can cause pain and numbness in the legs.
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