Associations to the word «Stent»

Wiktionary

STENT, noun. A slender tube inserted into a blood vessel, a ureter or the oesophagus in order to provide support and to prevent disease-induced closure.
STENT, verb. (medicine) To insert a stent or tube into a blood vessel.
STENT, noun. (archaic) An allotted portion; a stint.
STENT, verb. (archaic) To keep within limits; to restrain; to cause to stop, or cease; to stint.
STENT, verb. (archaic) To stint; to stop; to cease.

Dictionary definition

STENT, noun. A slender tube inserted inside a tubular body part (as a blood vessel) to provide support during and after surgical anastomosis.

Wise words

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