obtund


ob·tund

verb \äb-ˈtənd\

Definition of OBTUND

transitive verb
: to reduce the edge or violence of : dull <obtunded reflexes>

Origin of OBTUND

Middle English, from Latin obtundere
First Known Use: 14th century

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