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The act or state of narrowing in size or space
“Recall that the sympathetic nervous system, through the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, is responsible for constriction of the blood vessels.”
The act or state of blocking or congesting
“Carbonated beverages tend to relax the pylorus and prevent pylorospasm, a constriction of the opening between the stomach and intestines.”
A limitation or restriction imposed on a person or activity
“The constriction imposed by financial difficulties prevented her from pursuing her dream of attending art school.”
The quality or state of being constricted in space
A state of being blocked, especially a traffic jam
An injury to a part of the body
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