Definitions

1. noun

A narrowing or constriction in a blood vessel, especially in the aorta; a coarctation of the aorta.

“The patient was diagnosed with a severe coarct that required immediate surgery.”

2. verb

To narrow or constrict, especially in the aorta; to form a coarctation.

“The disease coarcted the blood vessel, reducing blood flow to vital organs.”