Stent (Noun)
Meaning
A slender tube inserted inside a tubular body part (as a blood vessel) to provide support during and after surgical anastomosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor inserted a stent into the patient's artery to keep it open after the angioplasty procedure.
- A stent was placed in the coronary artery to support the weakened vessel and improve blood flow.
- The surgeon carefully threaded the stent through the catheter and into the patient's blocked blood vessel.
- After the stent was inserted, the patient's blood pressure began to return to normal.
- The stent remained in place for several months, allowing the artery to heal and reducing the risk of further blockage.