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Stent Common

Stent has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a slender tube inserted inside a tubular body part (as a blood vessel) to provide support during and after surgical anastomosis

2

A slender tube inserted into a blood vessel, a ureter or the oesophagus in order to provide support and to prevent disease-induced closure.

3

An allotted portion; a stint.

Verb
1

To insert a stent or tube into a blood vessel.

2

To keep within limits; to restrain; to cause to stop, or cease; to stint.