How to Pronounce "stenosis"
word
ˌstɛˈnoʊsɪs
steh-NO-sis
stɛnˈəʊsɪs
sten-OH-sis
Definition
Stenosis is the abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body, such as a blood vessel or a part of the digestive tract. It is often used in medical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌstɛˈnoʊsɪs
British English
stɛnˈəʊsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
steh-NO-sis
UK
sten-OH-sis
Listen in Context
Doctors found stenosis in her neck arteries.
Heart valve stenosis can make it hard to pump blood.
They are treating his spinal stenosis with physical therapy.
The patient was diagnosed with severe stenosis after the scan.