striction

[ strik-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of constricting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of striction¹

1870–75; < Late Latin strictiōn- (stem of strictiō ), equivalent to Latin strict ( us ) ( strict ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

With most of us hunger seemed to attack the entire nervous system, and the con- striction of the stomach produced an acute sensation of pain.

From Project Gutenberg

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