constriction

noun

con·​stric·​tion kən-ˈstrik-shən How to pronounce constriction (audio)
1
: an act or product of constricting
2
: the quality or state of being constricted
3
: something that constricts

Examples of constriction in a Sentence

tried to ease the tie's constriction of his neck
Recent Examples on the Web This acute physiological response — that includes lowered blood pressure, shock and constriction of the airways — can be deadly. Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024 But there is a silver lining to the DEI function’s constriction: The cream has risen to the top. Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024 This means less constriction for your regular range of motion. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 4 Mar. 2024 Cold temperatures result in constriction of blood vessels, which then decreases the blood that is circulated throughout the body. Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 How tight should arthritis gloves be? Finding arthritis gloves that provide the right amount of support without constriction is important, says Fraser Leversedge, MD, a hand and elbow orthopedic surgeon at UCHealth. Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024 In severe cases, the constriction may even result in an in-utero amputation. Elizabeth Flores, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2024 The relaxed fit is designed to hit just around your midsection, offering a bit of welcome coverage (but no constriction whatsoever) for those inevitable 3-hour lunches by the sea. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023 His last album, 2022’s Un Verano Sin Ti, was among his most eclectic to date, incorporating indie luminaries from the world of Latin pop to both expand the boundaries of reggaeton and (possibly) suggest his impatience with the genre’s constrictions. Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of constriction was in the 15th century

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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constriction. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

constriction

noun
con·​stric·​tion kən-ˈstrik-shən How to pronounce constriction (audio)
1
: an act or instance of constricting
2
: something that constricts : a part that is constricted

Medical Definition

constriction

noun
con·​stric·​tion -ˈstrik-shən How to pronounce constriction (audio)
1
: an act or product of constricting
2
: the quality or state of being constricted
3
: something that constricts

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