coarctation

/kɔrˈæk.tɪˌeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

a narrowing of the aorta, a congenital condition in which the aorta is abnormally constricted

“The doctor diagnosed the infant with coarctation of the aorta, which required immediate surgery.”

Synonyms

  • constriction
  • narrowing

Antonyms

  • enlargement
  • widening