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coarctation

noun

(biology) a narrowing or constriction of a vessel or canal; especially a congenital narrowing of the aorta

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11
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
OA
Scrabble score
15

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noun

  1. (biology) a narrowing or constriction of a vessel or canal; especially a congenital narrowing of the aorta

noun

  1. Tight or narrow compression

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