n. | 1. | The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed. |
2. | That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance. | |
3. | The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death. |
Noun | 1. | obstruction - any structure that makes progress difficult |
2. | obstruction - the state or condition of being obstructed Synonyms: blockage | |
3. | ![]() Synonyms: obstacle | |
4. | obstruction - the act of obstructing; "obstruction of justice" | |
5. | obstruction - getting in someone's way |
A blockage in the GI tract that prevents the flow of liquids or solids.
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