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?

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

1 answer

The Latin root "-strict-" generally relates to tightening or narrowing. Therefore, the most likely meaning of "stricture" is:

C. narrowing of a passage.