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coarctation [‚kō·ärk′tā·shən]
(medicine) A compression of the wall of a vessel, narrowing the lumen and reducing the volume (or flow). A stricture or occlusion resulting from an outside force deforming a vessel. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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