constriction

kənˈstrɪkʃən
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Translation of constriction from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

action

act of making something narrower or tighter
  • The constriction of the artery was severe.De vernauwing van de slagader was ernstig.
2.

restriction

state of being narrow or tight
  • The constriction in the pipe caused a blockage.De vernauwing in de pijp veroorzaakte een verstopping.
3.

medical

tight feeling in a part of the body
  • He felt a constriction in his chest.Hij voelde een beklemming in zijn borst.
4.

limitations

Rare
rules or factors limiting actions
Rare
beperking frestrictie finperking
  • The constrictions of the law were frustrating.De beperkingen van de wet waren frustrerend.
5.

genetics

TECH.
localized narrow region of a chromosome
TECH.
insnoering vernauwing constrictie
  • The constriction at the centromere is crucial for cell division.De insnoering bij het centromeer is cruciaal voor celdeling.
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Synonyms and analogies of constriction in English

Examples of constriction in a sentence

  • Constriction of the throat can lead to breathing difficulties.
  • Constriction of the throat made swallowing difficult.
  • The constriction in the tunnel slowed down traffic.
  • The constriction in her throat made it hard to swallow.
  • Constriction in the blood vessels can lead to high blood pressure.
  • Constructions imposed constrictions on development.

Translations of "constriction" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
beklemmingnf.

She felt a constriction in her throat when she tried to speak.

Ze voelde een beklemming in haar keel toen ze probeerde te praten.

beperkingnf.

And others find the constriction a sort of freedom.

En anderen vinden de beperking een soort vrijheid.

versmallingn.

The constriction in the river channel made it difficult for boats to pass.

De versmalling in de rivierbedding maakte het moeilijk voor boten om erdoor te varen.

vernauwing

There was a constriction in the pipeline that reduced water pressure.

Er zat een vernauwing in de leiding waardoor de waterdruk afnam.

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constriction: Examples and translations in context

Always a constriction or something that you can't hold intact.

Altijd een beklemming of iets dat je niet intact kunt houden.

However, the steroid also acts on a substance that causes bronchial constriction.

Nochtans, handelen de steroïden ook op een substantie die bronchiale beklemming veroorzaakt.

Central locking adds to the feeling of constriction.

Centrale deurvergrendeling draagt bij aan het gevoel van beklemming, letterlijk.

There is tension, oppressivnes and constriction within the work.

Er is sprake van spanning, beklemming en benauwdheid binnen het werk.

The era of constriction is over.

Het tijdperk van beklemming is voorbij.

It acts on alpha-receptors in the arterioles of the conjunctiva to produce constriction, resulting in decreased congestion.

Het handelt op alpha-receptors in arterioles van conjunctiva om beklemming te veroorzaken, resulterend in verminderde congestie.

Recent studies have discovered that pericytes constriction and death may cause the no-reflow phenomenon in brain capillaries which is seen during the hyperacute phase of stroke.

De recente studies hebben ontdekt dat pericytes de beklemming en de dood het geen-terugvloeiingsfenomeen in hersenenhaarvaten kunnen veroorzaken dat tijdens de hyperacutefase van slag wordt gezien.

The seat and backrest adjust together to ensure consistent seating comfort and support while minimising hamstring constriction.

De zitting en het rugkussen kunnen samen ingesteld worden om een langdurig zitcomfort en permanente ondersteuning te garanderen terwijl de beklemming van de achterdijspier wordt geminimaliseerd.

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