Definition of Constrict. Meaning of Constrict. Synonyms of Constrict

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Definition of Constrict

Constrict
Constrict Con*strict", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Constricted; p. pr. & vb. n. Constricting.] [L. constrictus, p. p. of constringere. See Constrain.] To draw together; to render narrower or smaller; to bind; to cramp; to contract or cause to shrink. Such things as constrict the fibers. --Arbuthnot. Membranous organs inclosing a cavity which their contraction serves to constrict. --Todd & Bowman.

Meaning of Constrict from wikipedia

- shortly thereafter. Further, multiple species of snakes have been shown to constrict with pressures higher than those needed to induce cardiac arrest. In conjunction...
- Constrictivity is a dimensionless parameter used to describe transport processes (often molecular diffusion) in porous media. Constrictivity is viewed...
- Constrictive pericarditis is a condition characterized by a thickened, fibrotic pericardium, limiting the heart's ability to function normally. In many...
- months. Complications can include cardiac tamponade, myocarditis, and constrictive pericarditis. Pericarditis is an uncommon cause of chest pain. About...
- particularly focusing on variations in the reduction of emotional expression. Constricted affect refers to a noticeable limitation in the range and intensity of...
- toes. Later, as the fetus grows but the bands do not, the bands become constricting. This constriction reduces blood circulation, and hence causes congenital...
- bright light pointed directly at the eye. Pupil measured 2.3 mm in diameter Pronunciation /maɪˈoʊsɪs/ Specialty Ophthalmology  Symptoms Constricted pupils...
- constrictor has caught its prey, it will wrap its coils around the animal and constrict it until it suffocates. The boa's powerful muscles allow it to exert a...
- lightness/darkness. A greater intensity of light causes the pupil to constrict (miosis/myosis; thereby allowing less light in), whereas a lower intensity...
- the iris, changes size when constricting or dilating. The outer border of the iris does not change size. The constricting muscle is located on the inner...