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entrapment /en·trap·ment/ (en-trap´ment) compression of a nerve or vessel by adjacent tissue.
entrapment, n pathologic constriction on a vessel or nerve by swollen or hypertonic soft tissue and/or bone.
entrapment the state of being trapped. bowel entrapment the intestine is caught up in adhesions or peritoneal ligaments. Obstruction, with or without compromise of the blood supply to the incarcerated loop, follows. epiglottic entrapment see epiglottic. legal entrapment the legal device by which a suspect is tempted to infringe the law or rules while under observation. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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