stenosis

/stɪˈnoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which a passage or an opening in the body becomes narrowed or constricted, often causing a blockage of blood flow or other functions.

“The patient’s coronary artery stenosis was causing severe chest pain.”

Synonyms

  • constriction
  • narrowing

Antonyms

  • dilation
  • widening