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stent

Definition: A tube made of metal or plastic that is inserted into a vessel or passage to keep it open and prevent closure due to a stricture or external compression. (OMD) The most common use is to keep heart arteries open after an attack but one has been designed to facilitate urination.

For more information: See UroLume endoprosthesis.


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