coarctation

coarctation is a topic covered in the Taber's Medical Dictionary.

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[L. coar(c)tatio, a crowding together]

1. Compression of the walls of a vessel.
2. Shriveling.
3. A stricture.

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[L. coar(c)tatio, a crowding together]

1. Compression of the walls of a vessel.
2. Shriveling.
3. A stricture.

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