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

stenotic

stə-ˈnä-tik 

adjective

Examples of stenosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pain from lumbar spinal stenosis often starts in the back. —Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024

Weinstein also received treatment for numerous other ailments, including diabetes, high blood pressure, spinal stenosis, and fluid buildup in his heart and lungs, his representatives said. —Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

Both aortic stenosis and cerebral vascular disease were contributing factors in his death. —Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024

It was also reported that Fritz suffered from aortic stenosis, which is a chronic condition that makes blood flow throughout the body difficult. —Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek stenōsis act of narrowing, from stenoun to narrow, from stenos narrow

First Known Use

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

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