constriction

/kʌnstrˈɪkʃʌn/

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Noun
a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
Noun
tight or narrow compression
Noun
a tight feeling in some part of the body; "he felt a constriction in her chest"; "she felt an alarming tightness in her chest"; "emotion caused a constriction of his throat"
Noun
the action or process of compressing