Narrowing of any vessel, especially the aorta, is called
A) coarctation.
B) patency.
C) fibrillation.
D) ischemia.
E) thrombosis.

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Coarctation refers to the narrowing or constriction of any vessel, but it is commonly used to describe the narrowing of the aorta, a major vessel in the body. Patency refers to the openness or unobstructed nature of a vessel. Fibrillation refers to rapid, irregular contractions of the heart's chambers. Ischemia is a condition in which there is insufficient blood flow to tissues, often due to blockage or narrowing of blood vessels. Thrombosis refers to the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel.

Narrowing of Any Vessel, Especially the Aorta, Is Called