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Noun coarctation has 2 senses
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Definitions from the WebCoarctationNoun 1. A congenital narrowing or constriction of a vessel, especially the aorta. Example sentence: John was born with a coarctation of the aorta, requiring him to undergo surgery. Medical Noun 1. A condition characterized by the narrowing of a blood vessel, especially the aorta, causing reduced blood flow. Example sentence: The doctor diagnosed the patient with an aortic coarctation, which was causing hypertension. Verb 1. To restrict or limit something. Example sentence: The government decided to coarct the citizens' freedom of speech by implementing stringent regulations. Adjective 1. Characterized by being constricted or narrowed. Example sentence: The coarctation of the blood vessel led to decreased blood flow to the extremities. | ||||
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