Home › Words › A › arthrostenosisarthrostenosisarthrostenosis means constriction of size in a joint.EtymologyFrom arthro- + stenosis.nounConstriction of size in a joint.e.g.“The patient is claustrophobic, but we might have to consider doing renal MRA to look for renal arthrostenosis.” — 2011, Carol J. Buck, The Extra Step, Physician-Based Coding Practice 2011:Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.arthrosclerosis 74% match — A stiffening of a joint vs arthrostenosis →arteriostenosis 71% match — constriction of an artery vs arthrostenosis →arthrofibrosis 66% match — The formation of fibrous tissue within a joint vs arthrostenosis →arthrostomy 63% match — Construction of an opening into the cavity of a joint vs arthrostenosis →arthrodesis 62% match — The surgical fusion of a joint between two or more bones so that the joint can no longer move; artificial ankylosis. vs arthrostenosis →dysarthrosis 62% match — Reduced motion of a joint due to deformity, dislocation or disease. vs arthrostenosis →arthrorisis 62% match — Synonym of arthroereisis. vs arthrostenosis →stenosis 62% match — An abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel or other tubular organ. vs arthrostenosis →