Obstruction

obstruction /ob·struc·tion/ (ob-struk´shun)

1. the act of blocking or clogging.

2. block; occlusion; the state or condition of being clogged.obstruc´tive

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ob·struc·tion (b-strkshn, b-)

n.

1. The blocking of a body passage, as by clogging or stricture.

2. The state of being obstructed.

3. Something, such as a mass or stricture, that obstructs.

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Obstruction

A blockage that prevents movement.

Mentioned in: Crohn's Disease, Intussusception

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obstruction

the act of blocking or clogging; state of being clogged; refers usually to a tubular structure. See intestinal, laryngeal, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, esophageal, oviductal, urethral, ureteral obstruction.

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pseudo-obstruction

functional, rather than physical, obstruction of the small intestine can occur with hypomotility and ileus.

ventricular outflow obstruction

see ventricular outflow obstruction.