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Synonyms for stenosis

Grammar : Noun
Spell : sti-noh-sis
Phonetic Transcription : stɪˈnoʊ sɪs

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Définition of stenosis

Origin :
  • 1872, Modern Latin, from Greek stenosis "narrowing," from stenoun "to narrow," from stenos "narrow."
  • As in constriction : noun blockage
Example sentences :
  • The breathing is not affected unless the operation is followed by stenosis.
  • Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various
  • In the worst forms of stenosis from septal deformity they are useless.
  • Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various
  • We may thus have incompetence or stenosis of a valve or both combined.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 » by Various
  • Stimulation, together with the stenosis (narrowing), tend to produce a closure.
  • Extract from : « Degeneracy » by Eugene S. Talbot
  • The most important of these sequels is stenosis of the orifices of the stomach, particularly of the pyloric orifice.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • The sensation of stoppage of the food is usually felt lower down than in ordinary cases of stenosis of the oesophagus.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • The last writer especially distinguishes clearly between dilatation due to stenosis and that due to atony.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • The degree of dilatation in these cases is rarely so great as when the dilatation is caused by stenosis.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • Non-stenotic dilatations which are comparable in degree to those produced by stenosis are rare.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • This excessive dilatation of the fundus is most noticeable in gastrectasia due to stenosis.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

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