stenosis

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  1. noun A constriction or narrowing of a duct or passage; a stricture.

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  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - As inflammation is a common component of spinal stenosis, anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, may be helpful in treating spinal stenosis. —  Spine-Health - Back Pain, Neck Pain, Lower Back Pain
  • In lumbar spinal stenosis, the spinal canal in the lumbar area is constricted leading to sciatic pain. —  Health Medicine Medical
  • Calcific aortic stenosis is a progressive disease that results in stiff valve leaflets with eventual obstruction to left ventricular outflow. —  Medlogs - Recent stories
  • The average age for symptoms associated with aortic valve stenosis is the early —  WebMD Health
  • Mitral valve stenosis occurs when this valve in the heart does not allow the appropriate amount of blood through. —  We Blog A Lot
 

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  1. Greek stenōsis, a narrowing, from stenoun, to narrow, from stenos, narrow.
 

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