constriction

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de rétrécissement ou de compression de quelque chose, entraînant souvent une réduction du flux, un resserrement ou une sensation d'oppression dans une partie du corps.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something narrower or tighter, often resulting in reduced flow, compression, or a feeling of tightness in a part of the body.

1. Narrowing of a passageB2formal

   A narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel, such as a blood vessel or pipe.

   Rétrécissement d'un conduit

   • The constriction of the artery reduced blood flow to the heart.
   • Engineers studied the constriction in the pipe to improve water pressure.
   • The narrow canyon created a constriction in the river's flow.

   Synonymescompressioncontractionnarrowingstenosisstricture

   Antonymesdilatationdilationenlargementexpansionwidening

2. Tight compressionB2formal

   A tight or narrow compression that restricts movement or expansion.

   compression serrée

   • The constriction of the bandage around his arm was uncomfortable.
   • The snake's constriction made it difficult for the prey to breathe.
   • The tight collar caused a constriction around his neck.

   Synonymescompressionconstraintcontractionnarrowingrestrictionsqueezingtightening

   Antonymesexpansionlooseningopeningrelaxationrelease

3. Tight feeling in the bodyB2informal

   A tight or uncomfortable feeling in some part of the body, often due to anxiety or physical pressure.

   Sensation de serrement

   • He felt a constriction in his chest during the panic attack.
   • The constriction in her throat made it hard to speak.
   • Stress can cause a constriction in the muscles of the neck and shoulders.

   Synonymescompressionpressuresqueezingtensiontightness

4. B2formal

   The action or process of compressing or making something narrower.

   Action de comprimer

   • The constriction of the material under pressure changed its shape.
   • The process of constriction in the machine reduced the volume of the gas.
   • The constriction of the airway during an asthma attack is dangerous.

   Synonymescompressioncontractionnarrowingrestrictionsqueezingtightening

   Antonymesdilationdistensionexpansionwidening