stenosis

[ sti-noh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a narrowing or stricture of a passage or vessel.

stenosis

/ stɪˈnəʊsɪs; stɪˈnɒtɪk /

noun

1. pathol an abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passage

Derived Forms

• stenotic, adjective

Other Words From

• ste·not·ic [sti-, not, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stenosis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stenosis¹

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

Example Sentences

In July, the 72-year-old was taken to the medical facility to undergo treatment for COVID-19, double pneumonia and other health conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, spinal stenosis and fluid in his heart and lungs.

From Los Angeles Times

His son Steve said the cause was aortic stenosis.

From New York Times

The 257 patients who completed the study all had asymptomatic extracranial high-grade internal carotid artery stenosis — in other words, their carotid arteries were blocked with plaque.

From Los Angeles Times

While autopsy findings indicate Avenatti died of aortic stenosis due to hyperlipidemia, a heart valve disease that was linked to high cholesterol, Pons said she wasn’t aware her aunt had health issues.

From Los Angeles Times

He credits the sport with motivating him to quit smoking and helping to speed his recovery after treatment for spinal stenosis.

From Reuters

Related Words

• narrowing