Strangulated: meaning, definitions and examples
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strangulated
[ ˈstræŋɡjʊˌleɪtɪd ]
medical condition
Strangulated refers to a condition where blood supply to a body part is severely restricted or cut off, often due to it being twisted or trapped. This can lead to tissue death if not treated promptly.
Synonyms
choked, compressed, constricted.
Examples of usage
- The patient was diagnosed with a strangulated hernia.
- Immediate surgery was required to correct the strangulated intestine.
- Symptoms of a strangulated appendicitis can include severe abdominal pain.
to choke or block
To strangulate means to cause a blockage of something, especially in a physical sense, like choking off air or blood supply.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He used the cord to strangulate the flow of water.
- The vines strangulated the young tree, preventing its growth.
- They strangulated the discussion with too many interruptions.
Translations
Translations of the word "strangulated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estrangulado
🇮🇳 स्ट्रैंगुलेटेड
🇩🇪 stranguliert
🇮🇩 tercekik
🇺🇦 стягнутий
🇵🇱 uduszony
🇯🇵 絞殺された
🇫🇷 étranglé
🇪🇸 estrangulado
🇹🇷 sıkıştırılmış
🇰🇷 질식된
🇸🇦 مخنوق
🇨🇿 uškrcený
🇸🇰 uškrcený
🇨🇳 窒息的
🇸🇮 zadušen
🇮🇸 stranguleraður
🇰🇿 қысылған
🇬🇪 დახრჩობილი
🇦🇿 boğulmuş
🇲🇽 estrangulado
Etymology
The term 'strangulate' derives from the Latin word 'strangulare', which means 'to choke or bind'. This Latin term itself comes from 'stringere', meaning 'to draw tight or bind'. The word has been used in English since the 16th century, evolving to denote not only the physical act of choking but also the metaphorical sense of restricting or limiting something. As medical terminology developed, 'strangulated' became specifically associated with conditions that involve critical blood flow issues, particularly in surgical contexts. The use of the term in literature and medical texts has contributed significantly to its modern connotation in both healthcare and conversational language.