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
OTHER WORDS FROM strangulate
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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, nounWord Origin for strangulate
C18: from Latin
strangulāt-, past participle stem of
strangulāre to
strangle
Medical definitions for strangulation (1 of 2)
strangulation
[ străng′gyə-lā′shən ]
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
[ străng′gyə-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.