Rare obstructing; esp., blocking a passage of the body
noun
Rare something, as a kidney stone, that blocks a passage of the body
See obstruent in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ŏbˈstro͞o-ənt)
adjective
Obstructing or closing natural openings or passages of the body.
noun
An obstruent medicine or agent.
Linguistics A sound, such as a stop, fricative, or affricate, that is produced with complete blockage or at least partial constriction of the airflow through the nose or mouth.