constriction
pronunciation
How to pronounce constriction in British English:
UK [kənˈstrɪkʃn]
How to pronounce constriction in American English:
US [kənˈstrɪkʃn]
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- Noun:
- a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
- tight or narrow compression
- a feeling of tightness in some part of the body
- the action or process of compressing
Word Origin
- constriction (n.)
- c. 1400, from Latin constrictionem (nominative constrictio), noun of action from past participle stem of constringere "compress" (see constrain).
Example
- 1. It causes hallucinations and blood vessel constriction , causing the necrosis .
- 2. She feels a constriction in the chest .
- 3. Maybe heaviness or constriction in different parts of your body .
- 4. Green tea helps stop blood vessel constriction while coq 10 protects the heart and ensure blood pressure levels .
- 5. A sudden constriction of a blood vessel , causing a reduction in blood flow .