stenosis

(noun)

an abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel or other tubular organ

Related Terms

  • collagen
  • clot

Examples of stenosis in the following topics:

  • Platelets and Coagulation Factors

    • Non-physiological flow conditions (especially high values of shear stress) caused by arterial stenosis or artificial devices (e.g. mechanical heart valves or blood pumps) can also lead to platelet activation.
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