Stent (noun)

A small, metal mesh tube that is placed in a blood vessel or other hollow organ to keep it open and prevent blockages.

Origin:

From the word "stent" meaning "a tube-like device".

Examples:

1. The doctor inserted a stent into the blocked artery.
2. He had a stent implanted to improve blood flow to his heart.
3. The stent will help to prevent the artery from becoming blocked again.
4. The patient had a stent placed in his urethra to help him urinate.
5. The stent is a small device that is inserted into the body through a catheter.