 | WordWeight : Weighing the Words |
| WordWeight : Weighing the Words |
Strangulation
Pronunciation : Stran"gu*la`tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. strangulatio: cf. F. strangulation. See Strangle.]
Definition : 1. The act of strangling, or the state of being strangled.
2. (Med.)
Defn: Inordinate compression or constriction of a tube or part, as of the throat; especially, such as causes a suspension of breathing, of the passage of contents, or of the circulation, as in cases of hernia.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set: Includes: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, and The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder                               |