2. (Bot.) Contracted at irregular intervals, if tied with a
ligature; constricted.
[1913 Webster]
{Strangulated hernia}. (Med.) See under {Hernia}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
strangulated — adjective 1》 Medicine prevent blood circulation through (a part, especially a hernia) by constriction. → strangulate strangulated adjective sounding as though the speaker s throat is constricted. → strangulate … English new terms dictionary
strangulated — stran|gu|lat|ed [ˈstræŋgjuleıtıd] adj 1.) technical if a part of your ↑bowel is strangulated, it becomes tightly pressed or twisted so that the flow of blood stops ▪ a strangulated hernia 2.) written if someone s voice sounds strangulated, they… … Dictionary of contemporary English
strangulated — stran|gu|lat|ed [ stræŋgjə,leıtəd ] adjective 1. ) MEDICAL a strangulated part of your body does not have enough blood flowing to it 2. ) STRANGLED … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
strangulated — UK [ˈstræŋɡjʊˌleɪtɪd] / US [ˈstræŋɡjəˌleɪtəd] adjective 1) medical a strangulated part of your body does not have enough blood flowing to it 2) strangled … English dictionary
Strangulated hernia — Strangulated Stran gu*la ted, a. 1. (Med.) Having the circulation stopped by compression; attended with arrest or obstruction of circulation, caused by constriction or compression; as, a strangulated hernia. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) Contracted at … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
strangulated hernia — n a hernia in which the blood supply of the herniated viscus is so constricted by swelling and congestion as to arrest its circulation * * * an incarcerated hernia that is so tightly constricted as to compromise the blood supply of the contents… … Medical dictionary
Strangulated hernia — Hernia Her ni*a, n.; pl. E. {Hernias}, L. {Herni[ae]}. [L.] (Med.) A protrusion, consisting of an organ or part which has escaped from its natural cavity, and projects through some natural or accidental opening in the walls of the latter; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
strangulated blade — noun Etymology: strangulated (past participle of strangulate) (I) + blade : a prehistoric flint blade with opposing lateral notches on each margin … Useful english dictionary
strangulated — adj. [L. strangulare, to strangle] Constricted; contracted; held in … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
strangulated — Constricted so as to prevent sufficient passage of air, as through the trachea, or to cut off venous return and/or arterial flow so as to compromise viability, as in the case of a hernia. [L. strangulo, pp. atus, to choke, fr. G. strangaloo, to… … Medical dictionary
