Stent
Pronunciation: /ˈstɛnt/
Stent (noun)
- A small tube placed in a body passage to keep it open.
- A device used to support a weak or narrow part of the body.
Examples
- The doctor inserted a stent to open the artery.
- A stent can help improve blood flow in blocked vessels.
Common collocations: insert a stent, stent placement, remove a stent, design a stent, stent reinforcement