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to strangulate

to strangulate

1 9.1
To squeeze an organ or blood vessel so blood cannot flow
  • verb
  • /ˈstræŋɡjʊˌleɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estrangular
  • Left untreated, a twisted bowel can strangulate and cause tissue death.

Examples

  • If the tissue becomes strangulated, it can lead to severe complications.

  • A hernia may strangulate the intestine, cutting off blood supply.

  • The surgeon was careful not to strangulate any blood vessels during the procedure.

  • The doctor warned that a tumor could strangulate the blood vessels.

  • The doctor explained that the tumor could strangulate nearby blood vessels, causing serious complications.

  • In some cases, a hernia can strangulate the intestines, which may require urgent surgery.

  • If the blood supply is strangulated, it can lead to tissue damage and severe health issues.

Synonyms

to choke
vsto strangulate
  • NSFW
264 3.7

To be unable to breathe because something blocks the throat or neck

targets any hollow organ or vessel to stop blood or other flows
to constrict
vsto strangulate
30 5.6

To become tighter because of pressure or shrinking

squeezes so tightly that blood or air flow is completely stopped
to stifle
vsto strangulate
  • NSFW
7 6.6

To stop a person from breathing so they cannot get air

relies on a tight constriction of a hollow vessel to stop blood or air
to choke off
vsto strangulate
6 6.4

To stop a supply by blocking its source or flow

does this by tightening a hollow organ until blood or air cannot pass
to choke up
vsto strangulate
1 5.8

To block a pipe or drain so water cannot pass through

uses tight squeezing of a hollow vessel to stop flow rather than simple blockage
to straiten
vsto strangulate
  • Archaic
9.2

Press something so it becomes narrow or tight

applies a tighter squeeze to stop blood or air flow in hollow passages

Antonyms

to open
∞ 1.0

To make something not closed so you can get in

to relax
78 1.0

To make or become less tight

How Constricted

to occlude
  • Specialized
5 8.4
to strangulate
  • Specialized
1 9.1
to constrict
30 5.6
squeeze
12 1.5
press
11 1.3

Surface Forms

strangulate infinitive
strangulated past
strangulated past participle
strangulating present participle
strangulates third person singular

Morphology

strangulate = strangle (semi-transparent) = strangle + ate

Formed from 'strangle' + '-ate' with a medical extension: the idea of constricting airflow maps to constricting vessels, which is logical but requires medical/contextual knowledge.

Etymology

Strangulate comes from an old root meaning 'to tighten', and it is like the everyday word string, which also suggests pulling tight. So in medicine it means to 'tighten' a vessel or organ so blood or air is stopped.