Definition of Constriction

1. Noun. A narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel.

Exact synonyms: Bottleneck, Chokepoint
Generic synonyms: Narrowing
Derivative terms: Bottleneck, Constrict

2. Noun. Tight or narrow compression.
Exact synonyms: Coarctation
Generic synonyms: Compression, Condensation, Contraction
Derivative terms: Constrict

3. Noun. A tight feeling in some part of the body. "Emotion caused a constriction of his throat"
Exact synonyms: Tightness
Generic synonyms: Feeling
Derivative terms: Tight

4. Noun. The action or process of compressing.
Specialized synonyms: Spasm, Squeeze, Strangulation, Vasoconstriction
Generic synonyms: Compressing, Compression
Derivative terms: Constrict

Definition of Constriction

1. n. The act of constricting by means of some inherent power or by movement or change in the thing itself, as distinguished from compression.

Definition of Constriction

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Constriction

1. The act of constricting. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Constriction

constitutive enzyme
constitutive gene
constitutive heterochromatin
constitutive mutant
constrain
constrained
constrainedly
constraining
constrains
constraint
constraints
constrict
constricted
constricting
constriction (current term)
constriction (current term)
constrictions
constrictions of ureter
constriction ring
constrictive
constrictive bronchiolitis
constrictive endocarditis
constrictive pericarditis
constrictor
constrictor
constrictors
Constrictor constrictor
constricts
constringe
constringed

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