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obliterative


oblit·er·a·tive

adj \ə-ˈbli-tə-ˌrā-tiv, ō-, -rə-tiv\

Definition of OBLITERATIVE

: inducing or characterized by obliteration: as a : causing or accompanied by closure or collapse of a lumen <obliterative arterial disease> b : tending to make inconspicuous <obliterative behavior>

First Known Use of OBLITERATIVE

circa 1812

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