strangulation
strangulation Lexical Profile
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• noun
The act or process of constricting the neck or throat so as to obstruct breathing or blood flow to the brain.
"The forensic report examined the physical evidence to determine whether the cause of death involved asphyxiation or strangulation."
A pathological constriction of a bodily passage, organ, or tissue, such as a hernia, that cuts off its normal blood supply.
"Immediate surgical intervention was required to prevent the strangulation of the herniated intestine."
A severe suppression, restriction, or stifling of growth, development, or activity.
"Economists warned that excessive tariffs could lead to the gradual strangulation of regional trade."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin 'strangulationem', a noun of action from 'strangulare' (to choke or throttle), which in turn derives from Ancient Greek 'strangalan' (to strangle), related to 'strangale' (a halter).