coarctation
Pronunciation: [koʊɑrkˈteɪʃən]
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Context: "medicine"
(noun) a narrowing or constriction of a body passage. This can happen in blood vessels, making it harder for blood to flow through.
Example
The doctor explained that the coarctation in the baby's heart could be treated with surgery.
Example
The coarctation did not improve, and the patient felt no relief from the symptoms.
Example
What are the signs that indicate a coarctation in the blood vessels?
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