Definition

The return of a narrowing in a blood vessel or heart valve after it has been treated successfully.

Example

After the surgery, the patient experienced restenosis, requiring further medical intervention.

Conversation

Did you hear about the patient's restenosis after the procedure?

Yeah, it's surprising how often that happens, right?

I know! It's like they go through all that trouble for nothing.

Exactly, they really need to find better solutions for it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Restenosis is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "stenosis" (from Greek "stenosis", meaning narrowing). The term refers to the process of a narrowing occurring again, particularly in a blood vessel after it has been treated.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'narrowing' ('stenosis') to remember that restenosis means a narrowing that happens again.

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