stenochoria

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek στενοχωρία (stenokhōría), see στενοχωρέω (stenokhōréō).

Noun

stenochoria (uncountable)

1. (historical) Lack of land, a reason for Greek colonization in ancient times.
2. (medicine) Abnormal contraction of a canal or orifice.

Related terms

• stenochoric

Anagrams

• orthocaines