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con·stric·tion [kənˈstrɪkʃən] N

1. constriction no pl:

constriction (narrowing)
Verengung f <-, -en>
constriction (squeezing)
Einschnüren nt
constriction (tightness)
Enge f <-, -n>
he felt a constriction in his chest
er hatte das Gefühl, dass ihm etwas die Brust einschnürte

2. constriction (hindrance):

constriction
Behinderung f <-, -en>

3. constriction usu pl (restriction):

constriction
Beschränkung f <-, -en>
constriction
Einschränkung f <-, -en>

4. constriction no pl (being restricted):

constriction
Beengtheit f <->
constriction
Enge f <-, -n>