strangulate

[ strang-gyuh-leyt ]
/ ˈstræŋ gyəˌleɪt /

verb (used with object), stran·gu·lat·ed, stran·gu·lat·ing.

Pathology, Surgery. to compress or constrict (a duct, intestine, vessel, etc.) so as to prevent circulation or suppress function.
to strangle.

Origin of strangulate

1655–65; < Latin strangulātus, past participle of strangulāre to strangle; see -ate1

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British Dictionary definitions for strangulation

strangulate
/ (ˈstræŋɡjʊˌleɪt) /

verb (tr)

to constrict (a hollow organ, vessel, etc) so as to stop the natural flow of air, blood, etc, through it
another word for strangle

Derived forms of strangulate

strangulation, noun

Word Origin for strangulate

C18: from Latin strangulāt-, past participle stem of strangulāre to strangle

Medical definitions for strangulation (1 of 2)

strangulation
[ străng′gyə-lāshən ]

n.

The act of strangling or strangulating.
The state of being strangled or strangulated.
Constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or another fluid.

Medical definitions for strangulation (2 of 2)

strangulate
[ strănggyə-lāt′ ]

v.

To strangle.
To compress, constrict, or obstruct a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid.
To be or become strangled, compressed, constricted, or obstructed.