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Obliterans vs Obstruction - What's the difference?

obliterans | obstruction |

As an adjective obliterans

is producing obstruction due to inflammation and fibrosis.

As a noun obstruction is

the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

obliterans

English

Adjective

(-)
  • producing obstruction due to inflammation and fibrosis
    • Dr Adam explained that the phimosis was caused by balanitis xerotica obliterans
  • * 1940 , 1. IRVING S. WRIGHT, M.D., THE TREATMENT OF ARTERIOSCLEROSIS OBLITERANS , Ninety-First Annual Session of the American Medical Association, New York, page Title
    • THE TREATMENT OF ARTERIOSCLEROSIS OBLITERANS
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    obstruction

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  • That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
  • The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

    • Synonyms

    * * hindrance * impedance * roadblock * * See also