#squeezing__squeeze the act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her cheek a playful squeeze"
supertype: #compressing__compression applying pressure
subtype: #tweak__pinch a squeeze with the fingers
subtype: #expression.squeezing the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing; "the expression of milk from her breast"
subtype: #extrusion__expulsion squeezing out by applying pressure
subtype: #constriction the action or process of constricting or squeezing
subtype: #spasm (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)
subtype: #bronchospasm a spasm of the bronchi that makes exhalation difficult and noisy; associated with asthma and bronchitis
subtype: #cardiospasm a spasm of the cardiac sphincter (between the esophagus and the stomach); if the cardiac sphincter does not relax during swallowing the passage of food into the stomach is obstructed
subtype: #retch__heave an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting; "a bad case of the heaves"
subtype: #laryngismus__laryngismu laryngeal spasm caused by the sudden contraction of laryngeal muscles
subtype: #strangulation (pathology) constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid: "strangulation of the intestine"
subtype: #vasoconstriction decrease in the diameter of blood vessels
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