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Coarctation

A stenosis, especially of the aorta.

📖 Definitions of "Coarctation"

noun

1
A stenosis, especially of the aorta.
2
Confinement to a narrow space
3
Pressure; that which presses

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Coarctation"

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Word	Definition
constrictionnoun	The act of constricting, the state of being constricted, or something that constricts.
aortopathynoun	(pathology) Any disease of the aorta
aortosclerosisnoun	(pathology) atherosclerosis of the aorta
arteriostenosisnoun	(pathology) constriction of an artery
aortitisnoun	(pathology) Inflammation of the aorta.
aortoarteritisnoun	(medicine) A condition involving inflammation of the aorta and arteries.
stenosisnoun	(medicine, pathology) An abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel or other tubular organ.
aortalgianoun	(pathology) pain caused by an aneurysm or similar condition of the aorta
arteriopathynoun	(pathology) Any disease of the arteries.
aortectasisnoun	(medicine) Alternative form of aortectasia. [(medicine) dilatation of the aorta]
coronary artery diseasenoun	(medicine, cardiology) Synonym of coronary heart disease.
congenital heart defectnoun	(medicine, cardiology) A defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels present at birth.
dolichoectasianoun	(pathology) elongation and distension of an artery
arteriosclerosisnoun	(pathology) Hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessels.
endaortitisnoun	(pathology) Inflammation of the tunica intima of the aorta.
aortic arch syndromenoun	(pathology) Takayasu's arteritis
arteriolosclerosisnoun	(pathology) Hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in the arterioles.
arteriolopathynoun	(pathology) disease of the arterioles
angiostenosisnoun	(pathology) The narrowing of a blood vessel
coronaropathynoun	(pathology) coronary heart disease