aortolith

/ɔːrˈtoʊlɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A stony hardening of the wall of the aorta, which may be a cause of aortic stenosis

“The doctor examined the patient’s aortolith to determine the cause of their symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • calcification
  • stenosis

Antonyms

  • aortic dilation