Stent: meaning, definitions and examples

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stent

 

[ stษ›nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical device

A stent is a small tube inserted into a blocked passageway to keep it open, commonly used in medical procedures to treat narrowed arteries. Stents are often made of metal or polymer and can be coated with medication to prevent blood clots.

Synonyms

cylindrical device, tube.

Examples of usage

  • The surgeon placed a stent in the blocked coronary artery.
  • Patients often need to take medication after having a stent inserted.
  • The use of a stent helped restore blood flow to the patient's heart.
  • Stents can be used in various parts of the body, including arteries and bile ducts.

Translations

Translations of the word "stent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น stent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stent

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stent

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ†ใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ stent

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ…ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุนุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stent

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stent

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆžถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stent

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ stent

Etymology

The term 'stent' originates from the name of British dentist Charles Stent, who developed a material for making dental molds in the 19th century. His work led to the use of the term in the medical field during the 20th century, when it became associated with devices designed to support or hold open bodily passages. Initially, stents were used primarily in vascular procedures to treat atherosclerosis, but over time, the applications expanded to various areas of medicine, including urology and gastroenterology. Today, stents are integral components in modern medicine, enhancing the treatment of various conditions, and are continually evolving with technological advancements.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,732, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.