First Known Use: 1545
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coarctation
noun co·arc·ta·tion \(ˌ)kō-ˌärk-ˈtā-shən\
Definition of COARCTATION
: a stricture or narrowing especially of a canal or vessel (as the aorta)
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Origin of COARCTATION
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
Medical Dictionary
coarctation
noun co·arc·ta·tion \(ˌ)kō-ˌärk-ˈtā-shən\
Medical Definition of COARCTATION
: a stricture or narrowing especially of a canal or vessel (as the aorta)
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