Category:Strangulation

Stran"gu*la`tion, n. Etym: [l. strangulatio: cf. F. strangulation. See strangle.]

1. The act of strangling, or the state of being strangled.

2. (med.)

Defn: inordinate compression or constriction of a tube or part, as of The throat; especially, such as causes a suspension of breathing, of The passage of contents, or of the circulation, as in cases of Hernia.