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stenosis

[ sti-noh-sis ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Pathology.

stenosis

/ stɪˈnəʊsɪs; stɪˈnɒtɪk /

First recorded in 1855–60; from New Latin, from Greek sténōsis; equivalent to steno- + -osis

C19: via New Latin from Greek stenōsis, from stenoun to constrict, from stenos narrow

The breathing is not affected unless the operation is followed by stenosis.

In the worst forms of stenosis from septal deformity they are useless.

It was a close matter then if I would be able to keep from a violent eructative stenosis, as you say.

It is in stenosis of the coronary arteries, and in aortic obstruction, that nitrite of amyl and nitro-glycerine are most useful.

Stenosis, however, may occur from cicatricial contraction if the operation has been incompletely performed.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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