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constriction Definition

con·stric·tion (-strik′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a constricting or being constricted; contraction or restriction
  2. a feeling of tightness or pressure, as in the chest
  3. something that constricts
  4. a constricted part

Etymology: ME constriccioun < L constrictio

constriction Synonyms

constriction

n.

  1. The act of constricting

    narrowing, compression, reduction; see contraction 1.

  2. That which constricts

    choking, squeezing, binding; see stricture 2.

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.