Strangulated

/ˈstræŋɡjuleɪtɪd/

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Physical Harm

Used in medical and emergency contexts to describe serious physical constriction.

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After the accident, the victim's leg was strangulated by the debris.

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Severe Obstruction

Implies a dangerous level of blockage in body tissues, organs, or blood flow.

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Strangulated blood vessels can lead to severe complications.

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Technical Term

Often used by healthcare professionals, may not be familiar to general audiences.

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The surgeon explained the risks of a strangulated hernia.

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