stent
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Noun — A small tube inserted into a blood vessel or other passage in the body to keep it open.
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Etymology
Origin unclear; possibly named after the 19th-century English dentist Charles Stent, who developed a related dental material.
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What does “stent” mean?
The word “stent” means a small tube inserted into a blood vessel or other passage in the body to keep it open. In plain terms, a tiny medical tube used to hold open a narrowed or weak blood vessel.
How do you pronounce “stent”?
“Stent” is pronounced stehnt (/stɛnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “stent” in a sentence?
Here is “stent” used in a sentence: “Doctors fitted a stent to keep the artery from narrowing again.”
What part of speech is “stent”?
Depending on how it is used, “stent” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “stent” come from?
The word “stent” dates back to around 1800. Origin unclear; possibly named after the 19th-century English dentist Charles Stent, who developed a related dental material.
How many meanings does “stent” have?
“Stent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small tube inserted into a blood vessel or other passage in the body to keep it open.