Other Meanings
Constriction, the opposite of dilation or dilatation, also refers to vasoconstriction, the narrowing of blood vessels caused by vascular smooth muscle contractions.
Constriction can also refer to the act of binding a victim with rope, either as a method of torture or sexual bondage.
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