Clinical Context
Describes pathological narrowing of body passages
Examples
aortic stenosis
aortic valve narrowing
pyloric stenosis
stomach outlet narrowing
spinal stenosis
spinal canal narrowing
mitral stenosis
mitral valve narrowing
tracheal stenosis
airway narrowing
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the suffix "-stenosis"
What does the suffix "-stenosis" mean?+
The suffix "-stenosis" comes from Greek and means narrowing, stricture.
How is this suffix used in medical terminology?+
Describes pathological narrowing of body passages
What are some common medical terms using this suffix?+
aortic stenosis (aortic valve narrowing), pyloric stenosis (stomach outlet narrowing), spinal stenosis (spinal canal narrowing), mitral stenosis (mitral valve narrowing), tracheal stenosis (airway narrowing)