stenosis
noun
ste·no·sis
stə-ˈnō-səs 
plural stenoses
stə-ˈnō-ˌsēz
: a narrowing or constriction of the diameter of a bodily passage or orifice
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Treating aortic stenosis There are no medications to prevent aortic stenosis or slow its progression, Russo said.
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Spinal stenosis keeps him in a wheelchair most of the time.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Treating aortic stenosis There are no medications to prevent aortic stenosis or slow its progression, Russo said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Robotic assistance produced high-quality imaging that met all diagnostic requirements for conditions such as aneurysms and arterial stenosis.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Spinal stenosis keeps him in a wheelchair most of the time.
—Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
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stenosis
noun
ste·no·sis
stə-ˈnō-səs
plural stenoses
-ˌsēz
: a narrowing or constriction of the diameter of a bodily passage or orifice
esophageal stenosis
see aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, pulmonary stenosis, spinal stenosis, subaortic stenosis
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