Meaning of the word stent in English
What does stent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
stent
US /stent/
UK /stent/
Noun
a tubular support placed temporarily inside a blood vessel, duct, or other internal passageway to keep it open
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The doctor inserted a stent to open the blocked artery.
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He had a cardiac procedure to place a stent in his coronary artery.
Verb
to insert a stent into a blood vessel or other internal passageway
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The surgeon decided to stent the patient's narrowed artery.
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They will need to stent the bile duct to improve drainage.