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Obstruction vs Megacolon - What's the difference?

obstruction | megacolon |

As nouns the difference between obstruction and megacolon

is that obstruction is the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed while megacolon is abnormal dilatation of the colon, not caused by mechanical obstruction.

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

    megacolon

    English

    (wikipedia megacolon)

    Noun

  • (uncountable) Abnormal dilatation of the colon, not caused by mechanical obstruction.
  • (countable) A colon thus enlarged.

    • Anagrams

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