Strangulated

Stran′gu-laˊted

,

Adj.

1.

(Med.)

Having the circulation stopped by compression; attended with arrest or obstruction of circulation, caused by constriction or compression;

as, a

strangulated

hernia

.

2.

(Bot.)

Contracted at irregular intervals, if tied with a ligature; constricted.

Strangulated hernia

.

(Med.)

See under

.

,

Adj.

Compressed. A hernia or rupture is said to be strangulated, when it is so compressed as to cause dangerous symptoms.

strangulated

strangulated ‎(not comparable)

(medicine) Having the circulation stopped by compression; attended with arrest or obstruction of circulation, caused by constriction or compression.
a strangulated hernia
(botany) Contracted at irregular intervals, if tied with a ligature; constricted.