| coarctation |
constriction: tight or narrow compression (biology) a narrowing or constriction of a vessel or canal; especially a congenital narrowing of the aorta
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| coarctation |
Contraction of the walls of a vessel, as the aorta.
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| coarctation of the aorta |
A severe narrowing of the aorta, causing a decrease in blood flow to the lower part of the body. This narrowing is a congenital defect and can be corrected with surgery.
Ãâó: www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/glossary/c...
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| coarctation |
Literally a pressing together or narrowing of a blood vessel.
Ãâó: www.health.qld.gov.au/qldheartkids/glossarycd.asp
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| coarctation of the aorta |
a congenital heart defect that results in narrowing of the aorta.
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