Steg·no'sis noun [ New Latin , from Greek .... See Stegnotic .] (Medicine) Constipation; also, constriction of the vessels or ducts. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/191
stegnosis, stegnotic 1. The closing of a passage; astringent or constipating. 2. A stoppage of any of the secretions or excretions. 3. A constriction or stenosis. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2029/