σφίγξις

A. binding tight, constriction, Hp. Fract. 26, Aret. CD 2.3, Antyll. ap. Orib. 7.12.1, Ael. NA 8.18; τὸ κατὰ σφίγξιν operation by ligature, Aët. 7.37.

2. constipation, Sor. 1.125.