constriction
constriction
Definition
con·stric·tion (-strik′s̸hən)
noun
- a constricting or being constricted; contraction or restriction
- a feeling of tightness or pressure, as in the chest
- something that constricts
- a constricted part
Etymology: ME constriccioun < L constrictio
constriction
Synonyms
constriction
n.
The act of constricting
narrowing, compression, reduction; see contraction 1.That which constricts
constriction
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- cause: It is thought to work by causing constriction of the cerebral blood vessels.
- have: You don't have constrictions with somebody like that.
- reduce: By stopping this enzyme working, ACE inhibitors reduce the constriction of the blood vessels.
- relieve: This drug opens up -- dilates - the small blood vessels to relieve constrictions.
- pass: Some hammering would be required to pass the constriction.
- mean: I see collaboration as a liberation because in general it means more constrictions are placed on my working methods.
Converse of subject
- cause: The former is definitely caused by a constriction of the nerves, and the latter could be.
Adjective modifier
- slight: The vessel is long, cylindrical, with a ridged appearance and a slight constriction toward the middle.
- visual: No visual field constriction could be exhibited with confrontations OU.
- minor: An exposed traverse around a corner leads to a minor constriction followed immediately to the left by Glorious Leader.
Modifies a noun
- device: Vacuum constriction devices for erectile dysfunction Clinical bottom line There is little good randomized trial data on the use of vacuum constriction devices.
Noun used with modifier
- field: No visual field constriction could be exhibited with confrontations OU.
- vessel: The name of this condition comes from its symptoms Calcinosis: calcium deposits in the skin Raynaud's: blood vessel constriction.
- blood: The name of this condition comes from its symptoms Calcinosis: calcium deposits in the skin Raynaud's: blood vessel constriction.
- airway: Asthma diagnosis allowed use of recognized criteria or reversible airway constriction.
- pupil: All three active drug conditions included miosis ( pupil constriction ).
Preposition: of
- artery: Ischemic stroke refers to the blockage of an artery by usually by a blood clot combined perhaps with a constriction of the artery.
- vessel: In the third test the constriction of blood vessels was reduced by 20 per cent in patients compared with the controls.
- tube: Eating large quantities of boiled carrots was thought to help asthmatics ( by relieving constriction of the bronchial tubes ).
- pupil: Exposure to nerve agents causes constriction of the pupils, salivation, and convulsions that can lead to death.
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