angiostegnosis
|an-gi-o-steg-no-sis|
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/ˌændʒioʊstɛgˈnoʊsɪs/
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/ˌændʒiəʊstɛgˈnəʊsɪs/
narrowing of a blood vessel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiostegnosis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'stenosis' meaning 'narrowing'.
Historical Evolution
'angiostegnosis' was formed in modern medical English by combining Greek roots to describe the condition of vessel narrowing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'narrowing of a vessel', and this meaning has remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
abnormal narrowing or constriction of a blood vessel.
Angiostegnosis can lead to reduced blood flow to organs.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 11:21