constriction

kənˈstrɪkʃən
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Translation of constriction from English into Spanish

Noun

1.

action

act of making something narrower or tighter
  • The constriction of the artery was severe.La constricción de la arteria era severa.
2.

restriction

state of being narrow or tight
  • The constriction in the pipe caused a blockage.La constricción en la tubería causó un bloqueo.
3.

medical

tight feeling in a part of the body
  • He felt a constriction in his chest.Sintió una opresión en el pecho.
4.

limitations

Rare
rules or factors limiting actions
Rare
  • The constrictions of the law were frustrating.Las restricciones de la ley eran frustrantes.
5.

genetics

TECH.
localized narrow region of a chromosome
TECH.
  • The constriction at the centromere is crucial for cell division.La constricción en el centrómero es crucial para la división celular.
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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
constricciónnf.

True, it swells against the skull, causing neurovascular constriction.

Cierto, se hincha contra el cráneo, provocando la constricción neurovascular.

contracciónnf.

The ratios of constriction and enlargement are defined.

Las relaciones de contracción y expansión están definidas.

estrechamientonm.

It supports a better circulation by preventing stress-induced constriction of arteries and blood clotting.

Ayuda a tener una mejor circulación previniendo el estrechamiento de las arterias y la coagulación debido al estrés.

restricciónnf.

This medication causes constriction of the blood vessels in your nose.

Este medicamento provoca la restricción de los vasos sanguíneos en tu nariz.

opresiónnf.

The bandage must be wrapped loosely to prevent constriction of blood flow.

Ésta se debe envolver sin apretar para prevenir la opresión del flujo sanguíneo.

estrangulamientonm.

They scratch at their necks, trying to stop constriction caused here by the killer's hands. Probably.

Se rasguñan su propio cuello intentando evitar el estrangulamiento. causado por las manos del asesino.

compresiónnf.

He felt an increasing constriction around his upper arm, and then he saw the orderly with stethoscopes in his ears.

Sintió una compresión cada vez mayor que le rodeaba el brazo y observó que el asistente aplicaba un estetoscopio a sus oídos.

limitaciónnf.

The money is a big constriction for humans in real life.

El dinero es una gran limitación para las personas en la vida real.

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Other translations for constriction:

  • vasoconstricciónnf.
  • constrictornm.
  • encogimientonm.

constriction: Examples and translations in context

Strangulated hernias are ischemic from physical constriction of their blood supply.

Las hernias estranguladas son isquémicas por constricción física de su irrigación sanguínea.

The build-up of mucous is due to sinus inflammation and constriction.

La acumulación de moco es debido a la constricción y la inflamación sinusal.

Snakes use venom, fangs and constriction to subdue their prey.

La víbora usa veneno, colmillos y constricción para someter a su presa.

But she's processed that constriction now and needs it no longer.

Pero ella ha procesado esa constricción ahora y ya no lo necesita ya.

The cuff material is elastic in order to avoid constriction.

El material del puño es elástico a fin de evitar la constricción.

Beyond this constriction, the foyer takes on a more intimate character.

Gracias a esta constricción, el vestíbulo tiene un carácter más íntimo.

Make sure you can expand your lungs freely without feeling any constriction.

Asegúrese de que puede expandir sus pulmones libremente sin sentir ninguna constricción.

The mandible is hypoplastic with anterior constriction; dental anomalies are common.

La mandíbula es hipoplásica con constricción anterior; son frecuentes las anomalías dentales.

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