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obliterans

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Producing obstruction due to inflammation and fibrosis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • 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

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin oblitterare (“to hide writing”), from ob (“out”) + littera (“letter”).