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strangulation [‚straŋ·gyə′lā·shən]
(medicine) Asphyxiation due to obstruction of the air passages, as by external pressure on the neck. Constriction of a part producing arrest of the circulation, as strangulation of a hernia. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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