stricture
Aussprache: [ˈstrɪk.tʃər]
Kontext: „medical“
(noun) a narrowing or tightening of a passage in the body. It can happen in areas like the throat or blood vessels, making it harder for things like food or blood to pass through.
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The doctor explained that the stricture in the patient's throat could make swallowing difficult.
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The x-ray showed no stricture in the patient's digestive system, so he could eat normally.
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What treatments are available for someone with a stricture in their esophagus?
Kontext: „law“
(noun) a rule or restriction that limits what people can do. It's like a guideline that helps make sure everyone follows certain rules.
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The new regulation introduced strictures on how businesses can operate to protect the environment.
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Without any strictures in place, the workers felt free to make their own decisions about their tasks.
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What strictures are placed on corporate spending in this law?
Kontext: „personal opinion“
(noun) a criticism or limitation about how someone behaves or does something. It means someone thinks you should follow rules more closely.
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Her strictures on punctuality helped the team finish projects on time.
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He didn't like any strictures about his creative process, believing it should be free and flexible.
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What strictures did the teacher have for the group project?