constriction
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Synonyms & Antonyms for constriction
Synonyms
compacting, compaction, compression, condensation, condensing, constricting, contracting, contraction, squeeze, squeezing, telescoping
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In contrast, disgust appears to mainly trigger the PNS, causing a cascade of physiological changes including pupil constriction. — Natasha Lavender, SELF, "Is Trypophobia Really a Fear of Holes or Something Else Entirely?," 26 July 2019 The sympathetic nervous system makes sure the small blood vessels in your body’s tissue maintain a baseline level of constriction. — Anne R. Crecelius, The Conversation, "Why do people faint?," 20 June 2019 These triggers provoke inflammation, constriction, and excessive mucus production in a person’s airways, which can lead to symptoms like shortness of breath, coughing, chest pain, and wheezing (an alarming whistling sound during breathing). — Korin Miller, SELF, "7 People Describe What an Asthma Attack Actually Feels Like," 14 Nov. 2018 Overall, the software recommended lower doses of IV fluids and higher doses of drugs that cause constriction of blood vessels. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "AIs trained to help with sepsis treatment, fracture diagnosis," 27 Oct. 2018 It is considered unhealthy, an almost cowardly psychic constriction. — Chris Stirewalt, Fox News, "We the seagulls," 22 June 2018 Be alert to signs of allergic reaction, which may include swelling of the face, eyes, lips and throat, constriction of the airway, a weak and rapid pulse, nausea and dizziness. — Bruce Henderson, charlotteobserver, "Be wary of these NC natural wonders this summer," 25 June 2018 Lungs Starting at around 9,000 feet, your lungs may begin to swell due to a constriction of blood vessels, which can cause fluid to leak and accumulate. — Brad Stulberg, Outside Online, "What Happens to Your Body When You Climb Everest," 11 June 2018 This success rate is similar to that of triptans but without the risks associated with constriction of blood vessels. — R. Allan Purdy, Scientific American, "Can Anything Stop My Migraine?," 1 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'constriction.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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