noun
- plural of stenosis; abnormal narrowings of body passages or openings
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient had multiple stenoses in his coronary arteries.
- Aortic stenoses can cause serious heart problems.
- The surgeon identified several stenoses during the procedure.
- Spinal stenoses often cause back pain and numbness.
- The cardiologist explained that stenoses reduce blood flow.
- Treatment options vary depending on the location of the stenoses.