Which term means 'narrowing'?

• A. Crushing
• B. Development
• C. Flow, discharge
• D. Narrowing

Answer: (D)

Understanding how words describe what happens in the body helps you choose the right term. When the prompt asks for the term meaning "narrowing," you want the word that directly expresses that idea. Crushing corresponds to breaking or compressing; development refers to growth or progression; flow or discharge describes movement or release of fluids. Narrowing, by definition, is the process of becoming narrower, so it matches the prompt exactly. In medical terminology you’ll also see the related term stenosis used to describe narrowing of a vessel or opening, but among the given options, the word that literally means the concept asked for is the correct choice.