CONSTRICTION

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does constriction mean? 

• CONSTRICTION (noun)
  The noun CONSTRICTION has 4 senses:

1. a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel

2. tight or narrow compression

3. a tight feeling in some part of the body

4. the action or process of compressing

  Familiarity information: CONSTRICTION used as a noun is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CONSTRICTION (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel

Classified under:

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes

Synonyms:

bottleneck; chokepoint; constriction

Hypernyms ("constriction" is a kind of...):

narrowing (an instance of becoming narrow)

Derivation:

constrict (become tight or as if tight)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Tight or narrow compression

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural events

Synonyms:

coarctation; constriction

Hypernyms ("constriction" is a kind of...):

compression; condensation; contraction (the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together)

Derivation:

constrict (become tight or as if tight)

Sense 3

Meaning:

A tight feeling in some part of the body

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Synonyms:

constriction; tightness

Context example:

emotion caused a constriction of his throat

Hypernyms ("constriction" is a kind of...):

feeling (a physical sensation that you experience)

Sense 4

Meaning:

The action or process of compressing

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("constriction" is a kind of...):

compressing; compression (applying pressure)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "constriction"):

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)

Derivation:

constrict (squeeze or press together)

 Context examples 

In addition, bisoprolol prevent the release of renin, a hormone secreted by the kidneys that causes constriction of blood vessels.

(Bisoprolol, NCI Thesaurus)

In addition, betaxolol prevents the release of renin, a hormone secreted by the kidneys that causes constriction of blood vessels.

(Betaxolol, NCI Thesaurus)

An elongated constriction of the lower part of the uterus, located at the junction of the body of the uterus and the cervix, that is composed principally of smooth muscle.

(Isthmus Uteri, NCI Thesaurus)

In addition, oxprenolol prevents the release of renin, a hormone secreted by the kidneys that causes constriction of blood vessels.

(Oxprenolol, NCI Thesaurus)

Dihydroergotamine mesylate most likely relieves migraine headaches by binding to and stimulating the 5-HT1D receptor subtype, thereby causing constriction of cerebral blood vessels.

(Dihydroergotamine Mesylate, NCI Thesaurus)

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant and causes constriction of dilated cerebral blood vessels.

(Excedrin, NCI Thesaurus)

Clinically, norepinephrine is used as a peripheral vasoconstrictor that causes constriction of arterial and venous beds via its alpha-adrenergic action.

(Norepinephrine Bitartrate, NCI Thesaurus)

Phenylephrine hydrochloride, a sympathomimetic agent, acts as a decongestant by inducing blood vessels constriction mediated via alpha-adrenergic receptors, thereby reducing blood flow and decreasing swelling which prevents nasal and sinus congestion.

(DuraVent DA, NCI Thesaurus)

Angiotensin II causes direct constriction of the resistance vessels and stimulation of the adrenal thereby increasing blood volume and sodium absorption.

(Angiotensin-converting Enzyme 2 Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/BIOCARTA)

It may result in constriction of the duodenum and feeding intolerance.

(Annular Pancreas, NCI Thesaurus)