COARCTATION


Meaning of COARCTATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)kō-ˌärk-ˈtā-shən ]

noun

Etymology: Latin coarctation-, coarctatio tightening, from coarctare, coartare to constrict, from co- + artare to fix firmly, from artus close, tight; akin to Latin artus joint — more at article

Date: 1545

: a stricture or narrowing especially of a canal or vessel (as the aorta)

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