coarctation

Noun

Meaning

Confinement to a narrow space.

Pressure; that which presses.

A stricture or narrowing, as of a canal, cavity, or orifice.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

isthmus constriction contractility astringency stricture tapering systole stenosis chokepoint

Antonyms

addition increase spread advantage gain expansion
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Hypernyms

compression contraction condensation narrowing

Phrases with the word

aortic coarctation

Examples

A coarctation of the aorta in a female is suggestive of Turner syndrome, and suggests the need for further tests, such as a karyotype. Source: Internet

Radio-femoral delay In coarctation of aorta, femoral pulse may be significantly delayed as compared to radial pulse (unless there is coexisting aortic regurgitation). Source: Internet

In the remainder, it is usually associated with cardiovascular or kidney abnormalities, including coarctation of the aorta. Source: Internet

It is usually isolated, but it may be seen in combination with other anomalies, particularly coarctation of the aorta. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

coarchitect coarct coarctate coarctectomy Coard coarea