constrictor

UK
/kənˈstrɪktə/
US
/kənˈstrɪktər/

Übersetzungen

constrictorsubstantiv
constrictors
Pl.
UK
/kənˈstrɪktə/
US
/kənˈstrɪktər/
The boa constrictor is a large snake found in tropical America.
Удав — это большая змея, обитающая в тропической Америке.
The constrictor muscle helps in swallowing.
Констрикторная мышца помогает при глотании.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
constrictoradjektiv
more constrictor
Komp.
most constrictor
Super.
UK
/kənˈstrɪktə/
US
/kənˈstrɪktər/
Used attributively to describe something that causes or is related to constriction.

Definitionen

constrictorsubstantiv
A snake that kills its prey by coiling around it and squeezing it tightly.
The boa constrictor is known for its ability to suffocate its prey by wrapping around it.
A muscle that contracts a cavity or orifice or compresses an organ.
The pharyngeal constrictor muscles play a crucial role in the process of swallowing.
Any agent, device, or instrument that produces constriction by tightening or compressing.
The medic applied a constrictor to stem the bleeding from the wound.
constrictoradjektiv
Causing, producing, or characterized by constriction.
A constrictor band was wrapped around the limb to limit blood flow.