Strangulated

/ˈstræŋɡjuleɪtɪd/
verb

Cut off the oxygen supply to a part of the body, most often the throat, by applying pressure.

The patient's intestines were strangulated due to the hernia
Visual representation of "strangulated" - Cut off the oxygen supply to a part of the body, most often the throat, by applying pressure

Often appears as...

  • strangulated hernia
  • strangulated blood flow

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Formal

Technical

adjective

Restrained or held back in a way that is intense or severe.

His strangulated cry of agony startled everyone in the room
Visual representation of "strangulated" - Restrained or held back in a way that is intense or severe

Often appears as...

  • strangulated sound
  • strangulated voice

Usage tips

Formal

verb

Cut off the oxygen supply to a part of the body, most often the throat, by applying pressure.

The patient's intestines were strangulated due to the hernia
Visual representation of "strangulated" - Cut off the oxygen supply to a part of the body, most often the throat, by applying pressure

Often appears as...

  • strangulated hernia
  • strangulated blood flow

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adjective

Restrained or held back in a way that is intense or severe.

His strangulated cry of agony startled everyone in the room
Visual representation of "strangulated" - Restrained or held back in a way that is intense or severe

Often appears as...

  • strangulated sound
  • strangulated voice

Usage tips

Formal

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "strangulated"
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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.

Illustration for Severe Obstruction
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.

Illustration for Technical Term
The surgeon explained the risks of a strangulated hernia.
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Physical Harm

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

Illustration for Physical Harm
After the accident, the victim's leg was strangulated by the debris.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Severe Obstruction

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

Illustration for Severe Obstruction
Strangulated blood vessels can lead to severe complications.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Technical Term

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

Illustration for Technical Term
The surgeon explained the risks of a strangulated hernia.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Harm

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

Illustration for Physical Harm
After the accident, the victim's leg was strangulated by the debris.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Severe Obstruction

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

Illustration for Severe Obstruction
Strangulated blood vessels can lead to severe complications.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Technical Term

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

Illustration for Technical Term
The surgeon explained the risks of a strangulated hernia.
Visual representation of the word "Strangulated"

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