Definition of Stricture. Meaning of Stricture. Synonyms of Stricture

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Definition of Stricture

Stricture
Stricture Stric"ture, n. [L. strictura a contraction, from stringere, strictum, to draw tight: cf. F. stricture. See Strict.] 1. Strictness. [Obs.] A man of stricture and firm abstinence. --Shak. 2. A stroke; a glance; a touch. [Obs.] --Sir M. Hale. 3. A touch of adverse criticism; censure. [I have] given myself the liberty of these strictures by way of reflection on all and every passage. --Hammond. 4. (Med.) A localized morbid contraction of any passage of the body. Cf. Organic stricture, and Spasmodic stricture, under Organic, and Spasmodic. --Arbuthnot.

Meaning of Stricture from wikipedia

- foramina and canals. It is also sometimes called a stricture (as in urethral stricture). Stricture as a term is usually used when narrowing is caused...
- stricture in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Stricture may refer to: stricture (medicine), a narrowing of a tubular structure,. esophageal stricture...
- A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra, the tube connected to the bladder that allows the p****ing of urine. The narrowing reduces the flow...
- stricture, or peptic stricture, is a narrowing or tightening of the esophagus that causes swallowing difficulties. Symptoms of esophageal strictures include...
- Ureteric stricture (ureteral stricture) is the pathological narrowing of the ureter which may lead to serious complications such as kidney failure. Several...
- Anal stricture or anal stenosis is a narrowing of the anal canal. It can be caused by a number of surgical procedures including: hemorrhoid removal and...
- likely due to peptic stricture or esophageal cancer. Schematically the above can be presented as a tree diagram: Esophageal stricture, or narrowing of the...
- urination Urinary tract infections - increased susceptibility due to stricture The protection provided by the **** for the glans **** and meatus...
- diagnosis of urethral injury, or urethral stricture. Some indications for retrograde urethrogram are: urethral stricture, urethral trauma, urethral fistula and...
- stress ulcer prophylaxis. Prevention of stricture formation—Sucralfate has an inhibitory effect on stricture formation in experimental corrosive burns...