The word stricture is formed from the Latin root -strict-. Based on your knowledge of this root, what is most likely the meaning of stricture?

Question

A.
movement through a passage
B.
distance through a passage
C.
narrowing of a passage
D.
opening of a passage

Answer 1

The Latin root "-strict-" generally relates to the idea of binding or tightening. Therefore, the word "stricture" is most likely associated with the concept of constriction or narrowing.

Based on this understanding, the answer is:

C. narrowing of a passage