obtund

verb

ob·​tund äb-ˈtənd How to pronounce obtund (audio)
obtunded; obtunding; obtunds

transitive verb

: to reduce the edge or violence of : dull
obtunded reflexes

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin obtundere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of obtund was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obtund. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

obtund

transitive verb
ob·​tund äb-ˈtənd How to pronounce obtund (audio)
: to reduce the intensity or sensitivity of : make dull
obtunded reflexes
agents that obtund pain

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