stricture

A restraint, limit, or restriction.

An abnormal narrowing of a bodily duct or passage.

An adverse remark or criticism.

A drawing tight; contraction; compression; binding.

In pathology, a morbid contraction of some mucous canal or duct of the body, as the esophagus, intestine, urethra, or vagina.

Strictness.

Sharp criticism; critical remark; censure.

Mark; trace; evidence; sign.

See the adjectives. (See also bridle-stricture.)

Strictness.