Strangulated
/ˈstræŋɡjuleɪtɪd/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Harm
Used in medical and emergency contexts to describe serious physical constriction. 
After the accident, the victim's leg was strangulated by the debris.
Pro Tip 2/3Severe Obstruction
Implies a dangerous level of blockage in body tissues, organs, or blood flow. 
Strangulated blood vessels can lead to severe complications.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Often used by healthcare professionals, may not be familiar to general audiences. 
The surgeon explained the risks of a strangulated hernia.
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ChokeCompressConstrictedCrampObstructPinchRestrictSuffocate
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