stenosis
noun/stɪˈnoʊsɪs/
Frequency rank: #15,764 most common English word
Meaning
An abnormal narrowing of a passage or opening in the body.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that stenosis of the aortic valve was causing the patient's chest pain.
Synonyms & related words
- narrowing
- constriction
- stricture
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