(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 21:53:19

Arc*ta"tion (#), n. [L. arctus shut in, narrow, p. p. of arcere to shut in: cf. F. arctation.] Med.

Constriction or contraction of some natural passage, as in constipation from inflammation.

 

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