Constriction

The act of constricting.


A narrowing of the caliber: for example, in arteries and arterioles due to contraction of smooth muscle cells. This constriction elevates blood pressure.


Binding or contraction of a part.


The process of becoming narrow, or the state of being narrow.


Narrowing, squeezing, or tightening.


The binding or squeezing of a part.


A constriction refers to a restricted region within the body or the act of narrowing itself.


 


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