What Does Stenotic Mean in Medical Terms?

Stenosis: A narrowing. For example, aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart.

What is the meaning of stenotic?

(stə-nō′sĭs) pl. ste·no·ses (-sēz) A constriction or narrowing of a duct or passage; a stricture. [Greek stenōsis, a narrowing, from stenoun, to narrow, from stenos, narrow.]

Can stenosis be cured?

Treatment usually starts with nonsurgical options and may move to surgical options if other methods no longer relieve your pain. Although there is no cure for spinal stenosis, exercise to keep your muscles strong, improve your flexibility and reduce pain.