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Vinony

obstruction

noun

  1. blockage of the normal flow of the contents of an anatomical passageway
  2. to block
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

noun

Etymology: From Latin obstructio (“hindrance”), from obstruo (“build against, block, stop”).

  1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  2. Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally

    “The referee stopped play because of an obstruction by the defender.”

  3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.