strangulated

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adjective

Having the circulation stopped by compression; attended with arrest or obstruction of circulation, caused by constriction or compression.

“a strangulated hernia”

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of strangulate
adjectivestrangulated (not comparable)
  1. not comparablemedicineHaving the circulation stopped by compression; attended with arrest or obstruction of circulation, caused by constriction or compression.

    a strangulated hernia

  2. not comparableStrangled; affected by strangulation.

    Robert at once performed the strangulated antics of one arising.

    1930, Norman Lindsay, Redheap, Sydney, N.S.W.: Ure Smith, →OCLC, page 8
  3. not comparablebiologyContracted at irregular intervals, if tied with a ligature; constricted.
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Chicago

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