strangulation

noun

stran·​gu·​la·​tion ˌstraŋ-gyə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the action or process of strangling or strangulating

2

: the state of being strangled or strangulated

especially : excessive or pathological constriction or compression of a bodily tube (such as a blood vessel or a loop of intestine) that interrupts its ability to act as a passage

Examples of strangulation in a Sentence

The cause of death was strangulation.

Recent Examples on the Web

During an appearance before the New York Supreme Court, Tilford was arraigned on 18 charges, including first- and second-degree murder, first-degree strangulation, concealment of a human corpse and tampering with physical evidence in Morton’s death. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 July 2024

Among the children recovered was a 1-year-old girl, whose mother had not surrendered her despite being convicted for her actions in the strangulation, assault and death of another of her children, a 4-year-old boy. —Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024

Tanya’s cause of death was strangulation, and her death was ruled a homicide, the Logan City Police Department said in a news release shared to Facebook. —Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 26 June 2024

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences determined Jocelyn died from strangulation, Houston police said in a press release shared on June 21. —Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

strangulation

noun

stran·​gu·​la·​tion ˌstraŋ-gyə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act or process of strangling

2

: the state of being strangled

Medical Definition

strangulation

noun

stran·​gu·​la·​tion ˌstraŋ-gyə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the action or process of strangling or strangulating

2

: the state of being strangled or strangulated

especially : excessive or pathological constriction or compression of a bodily tube (as a blood vessel or a loop of intestine) that interrupts its ability to act as a passage