The meaning of CONSTRICTION is an act or product of constricting.

CONSTRICTION definition: 1. the process of becoming tighter and narrower, or something that makes you feel that this is…. Learn more.

Definition of constriction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

CONSTRICTION definition: the act of constricting. See examples of constriction used in a sentence.

Significant accumulation of pericardial fluid and scarring can progress to life-threatening constriction of the heart.

constriction (kənˈstrɪkʃən) n 1. a feeling of tightness in some part of the body, such as the chest 2. the act of constricting or condition of being constricted

[uncountable] an act of constricting: Constriction of his powers had a bad effect on the whole company. something that constricts:[countable] constrictions on his ability to get things done.

A constriction is a tight squeeze. If you have asthma, you know that the constriction of the airways makes it hard to breathe. If you’re a snake, you know that the constriction of a mouse makes a …

When describing something being squeezed or tightened, often referring to muscles or pathways in the body, like blood vessels or airways. Describes something becoming thinner or more …

Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of the blood vessels resulting from contraction of the muscular wall of the vessels, in particular the large arteries and small arterioles. The process is the …