stricture

Meanings

• Noun

  A narrowing or contraction of a body passage or duct, especially one in the body.

  - "The stricture in the patient's esophagus made swallowing difficult."
  - "Surgeons used a balloon to dilate the stricture in the patient's urethra."

• Noun

  A legal or administrative requirement that limits or restricts certain activities.

  - "The stricture on imports from China affected the prices of certain goods."
  - "The company was subject to strictures on its advertising practices."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stricture
structure , constitute , obstruction

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Variants

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stricture , strictures

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'strictus,' past participle of 'stringere,' to draw tight.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stricture' is often used in medical and legal contexts, but it can also be used more generally to describe any narrowing or constriction.

2. The word 'stricture' comes from the Latin word 'stringere,' which means 'to draw tight'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stenosis: A medical condition characterized by a narrowing or stricture of a blood vessel or other passage in the body.

2. Construction: The process of building or creating something, often involving a strict adherence to plans or specifications.

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Culture

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In literature, 'stricture' has been used metaphorically to describe a narrow or constricted state of mind or emotion.

How to Memorize "stricture"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a narrow passageway or tube that is constricted, making it difficult for something to pass through.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stricture' with the idea of something being narrowed or constricted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym S-T-R-I-C-T-U-R-E: 'Something Tightly Restricts Incoming Traffic Under Regulation'.

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