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Block :: Block (v. t.) Any obstruction, or cause of obstruction; a stop; a hindrance; an obstacle; as, a block in the way..

Thrombosis :: Thrombosis (n.) The obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot formed at the site of obstruction; -- distinguished from embolism, which is produced by a clot or foreign body brought from a distance..

Obstinate :: Obstinate (a.) Not yielding; not easily subdued or removed; as, obstinate fever; obstinate obstructions..

Strangulated :: Strangulated (a.) Having the circulation stopped by compression; attended with arrest or obstruction of circulation, caused by constriction or compression; as, a strangulated hernia..

Probang :: Probang (n.) A slender elastic rod, as of whalebone, with a sponge on the end, for removing obstructions from the esophagus, etc..

Obstruction :: Obstruction (n.) The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed..

Engorgement :: Engorgement (n.) An overfullness or obstruction of the vessels in some part of the system; congestion.

Impeachment :: Impeachment (n.) Hindrance; impediment; obstruction.

Glide :: Glide (n.) The act or manner of moving smoothly, swiftly, and without labor or obstruction..

Unstop :: Unstop (v. t.) To free from any obstruction; to open.

Barful :: Barful (a.) Full of obstructions.

Slug :: Slug (n.) A hindrance; an obstruction.

Contravention :: Contravention (n.) The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation.

Barrier :: Barrier (n.) An any obstruction; anything which hinders approach or attack.

Lame :: Lame (superl.) Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect, or temporary obstruction of a function; as, a lame leg, arm, or muscle..

Stifled :: Stifle (v. i.) To die by reason of obstruction of the breath, or because some noxious substance prevents respiration..

Undam :: Undam (v. t.) To free from a dam, mound, or other obstruction..

Deadlock :: Deadlock (n.) A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action..

Obstruction :: Obstruction (n.) That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.

Ileus :: Ileus (n.) A morbid condition due to intestinal obstruction. It is characterized by complete constipation, with griping pains in the abdomen, which is greatly distended, and in the later stages by vomiting of fecal matter. Called also ileac, / iliac, passion..

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