stenosis

Term:stenosis

Literally meaning: “narrowing”

Origin: Anc Greek

στείνω/steino/ (=constrict, narrow, concentrate)

+ (-ωσις)/(-osis )(=suffix denoting “process” or “state”)

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Definition

Stenosis is an abnormal narrowing in any  passage or tubular structure including blood vessels, heart valves and  vertebral canal