STRANGULATE


Meaning of STRANGULATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈstræŋɡjuleɪt ]

v.tr. Surgery 1 prevent circulation through (a vein, intestine, etc.) by compression. 2 remove (a tumour etc.) by binding with a cord. østrangulated hernia Med. a hernia in which the protruding part is constricted, preventing circulation. [L strangulare strangulat- (as STRANGLE)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.