Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

constrictor

Noun

/kənˈstrɪk.tər/

Definition

A muscle that decreases the diameter of a passage or vessel in the body.

Examples

The snake is known as a constrictor as it wraps around its prey to suffocate it.
In biology, the constrictor muscles help regulate the flow of blood through veins.

Meaning

Constrictor refers to something that tightens or narrows a space, often used in reference to physiological functions or specific species that wrap around their prey.