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 concept of binding or tightening. Given this information, the most likely meaning of "stricture" aligns with the idea of narrowing or constricting a passage. Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. narrowing of a passage.