noun

stent

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Stent (noun) means a small tube inserted into a blood vessel or other passage in the body to keep it open. Example: “Doctors fitted a stent to keep the artery from narrowing again.”

noun

A small tube inserted into a blood vessel or other passage in the body to keep it open.

"Doctors fitted a stent to keep the artery from narrowing again."

verb

To insert a stent into a blood vessel.

"Surgeons stented the blocked artery during the procedure."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tiny medical tube used to hold open a narrowed or weak blood vessel.

Common pairings

fit a stent stent procedure heart stent

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Word forms

Plural: stents
Third person singular: stents
Past tense: stented

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Etymology

Origin unclear; possibly named after the 19th-century English dentist Charles Stent, who developed a related dental material.

· First attested 1800

Class of 1800 stent joined the language around 1800.

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Rhymes for stent

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Frequently asked questions

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.