coarctation

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coarctation noun

A stenosis, especially of the aorta.
Confinement to a narrow space
Pressure; that which presses

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Synonyms

constriction aortopathy aortosclerosis arteriostenosis aortitis aortoarteritis stenosis aortalgia arteriopathy aortectasis coronary artery disease congenital heart defect dolichoectasia arteriosclerosis endaortitis aortic arch syndrome

Associated

aorta bicuspid aortic narrowing ventricle congenital arteries artery pulse arch syndrome

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