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stricture

noun as in censure

noun as in constriction

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Example Sentences

In both cases, one of the frequent complications can be the stricture of the urethra.

The principal stricture passed on the virtuoso was that he played too softly, or, rather, too delicately.

The common sequence is stricture of the gullet, combined with feeble digestion, and in a few instances stricture of the pylorus.

The gullet is most affected at its lower part, and it is this part which is mostly subject to stricture.

The first recorded operation for external urethrotomy for the relief of stricture is mentioned in Wiseman's writings.

Rec′toscope, a speculum for rectal examination; Rectot′omy, the operation for dividing a rectal stricture.

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On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to stricture, such as: blame, criticism, obloquy, rebuke, and reprobation.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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