constriction
noun
con·stric·tion
kən-ˈstrik-shən 
1
: an act or product of constricting
2
: the quality or state of being constricted
3
: something that constricts
Synonyms
Examples of constriction in a Sentence
tried to ease the tie's constriction of his neck
Recent Examples on the Web
The event was what's termed a bottleneck, as the entire population went through a sudden and narrow constriction.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2023
Sieving occurs when particles are too big to pass through a constriction; bridging is when particles get jammed at the constriction and form a stable arch; and aggregation occurs when small cohesive particles build up at a constriction.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2023
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
John Timmer, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2023
Sieving occurs when particles are too big to pass through a constriction; bridging is when particles get jammed at the constriction and form a stable arch; and aggregation occurs when small cohesive particles build up at a constriction.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2023
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
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constriction
noun
con·stric·tion
kən-ˈstrik-shən
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
1
: an act or product of constricting
2
: the quality or state of being constricted
3
: something that constricts
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