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Stent

A stent is a medical device that is used to keep a blood vessel or tube open. It is usually made of metal or fabric and is inserted into the body during a surgical procedure. Stents are commonly used to treat blockages or narrowings in arteries, but can also be used in other parts of the body such as the urinary tract or esophagus.

Noun

1. a cylindrical or tube-like device inserted into a blood vessel or other tube to support it and prevent closure or obstruction

Example Sentences

1. After the heart surgery, a stent was placed in his coronary artery to keep it open.
2. The patient underwent a stent procedure to relieve the blockage in his ureter.

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