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striction

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[strik-shuhn] / ˈstrɪk ʃən /

noun

  1. the act of constricting.


Etymology

Origin of striction

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

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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.

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