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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.

Hypernyms

  • Tubing
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