<physiology> Narrowing of the caliber of an artery, either temporary, through vasoconstriction, or permanent, through arteriosclerosis. ... Origin: arterio-+ G. Stenosis, a narrowing ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ahr-tēr″e-o-stә-no´sis) constriction of an artery.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ar-tēr′ē-ō-stĕ-nō′sis Definitions: 1. Narrowing of the caliber of an artery, either temporary, through vasoconstriction, or permanent, through arteriosclerosis.
arteriostenosis The narrowing of the caliber of an artery.