GRE Word List

STRICTURE

an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage

The meaning of the word stricture is an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage.

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indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
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apostateone who commits apostasy
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stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
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wontaccustomed