Definition

Having a narrowing or constriction in a passage or opening in the body.

Example

The doctor explained that the patient had a stenosed artery, which could lead to serious health issues.

Conversation

I heard that some people have stenosed arteries, which sounds serious.

Yeah, it can definitely be a big health issue.

I wonder how they even find out if they're stenosed or not.

Usually through tests like an ultrasound or angiogram, I think.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stenosed → It is formed from "steno-" (from Greek "stenos", meaning narrow) and "-osed" (a suffix indicating a condition). The word "stenosed" refers to a condition of being narrowed, particularly in a medical context such as blood vessels or passages.

Memory Tip

Think of 'narrow' ('steno-') to remember that 'stenosed' describes a condition where something is narrowed.

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