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stricture definition

stric·ture (strikc̸hər)

noun

  1. sharp adverse criticism; censure
  2. a limiting or restricting condition; restriction
  3. Obsolete strictness
  4. Med. an abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body; stenosis

Etymology: ME strictture < L strictura < strictus: see strict

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