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constriction

DEFINITIONS OF: constriction

1

n a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel

Synonyms:
bottleneck, chokepoint
Type of:
narrowing
an instance of becoming narrow

n the action or process of compressing

Types:
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spasm
(pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)
squeeze
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
strangulation
(pathology) constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid
vasoconstriction
decrease in the diameter of blood vessels
bronchospasm
a spasm of the bronchi that makes exhalation difficult and noisy; associated with asthma and bronchitis
cardiospasm
a spasm of the cardiac sphincter (between the esophagus and the stomach); if the cardiac sphincter does not relax during swallowing the passage of food into the stomach is obstructed
heave, retch
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
laryngismus
laryngeal spasm caused by the sudden contraction of laryngeal muscles
Type of:
compressing, compression
applying pressure

n tight or narrow compression

Synonyms:
coarctation
Type of:
compression, condensation, contraction
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

n a tight feeling in some part of the body

“he felt a constriction in her chest”
“emotion caused a constriction of his throat”
Synonyms:
tightness
Type of:
feeling
a physical sensation that you experience
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