constriction

Noun
  1. A narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel (synset 113936007)
    is a type of: narrowing - an instance of becoming narrow
    same as: bottleneck, chokepoint
  2. Tight or narrow compression (synset 107328118)
    is a type of: compression, condensation, contraction - the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
    same as: coarctation
  3. A tight feeling in some part of the body (synset 105729675)
    "he felt a constriction in her chest"; "she felt an alarming tightness in her chest"; "emotion caused a constriction of his throat"
    is a type of: feeling - a physical sensation that you experience
    same as: tightness
  4. The action or process of compressing (synset 101152406)
    is a type of: compressing, compression - applying pressure
    subtypes:
    • spasm - (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)
    • squeeze - the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
    • strangulation - (pathology) constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid
    • vasoconstriction - decrease in the diameter of blood vessels

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