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obstruent definition

ob·stru·ent (äb′stro̵̅o̅ ənt)

adjective

Rare obstructing; esp., blocking a passage of the body

Etymology: L obstruens, prp. of obstruere, to block up: see obstruct

noun

Rare something, as a kidney stone, that blocks a passage of the body

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