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
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Examples of constriction in a Sentence
tried to ease the tie's constriction of his neck
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
So an era of unprecedented Premier League changes could be about to move into new territory — from points deductions to spending constrictions.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
Known as the tourniquet muscle, this muscle is responsible for the constriction that allows an arm in danger to fall off.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2024
Tunica media: The middle layer and thickest part, it is made of muscle responsible for dilation (widening) and constriction (narrowing) to regulate blood flow and pressure.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constriction. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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