oblit·er·a·tive
| \ ə-ˈbli-tə-ˌrā-tiv
, ō-, -rə-tiv \
, ō-, -rə-tiv \
Definition of obliterative
: inducing or characterized by obliteration: such as
a
: causing or accompanied by closure or collapse of a lumen
obliterative arterial disease
b
: tending to make inconspicuous
obliterative behavior
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“Obliterative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obliterative. Accessed 7 May. 2021.
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obliterative
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oblit·er·a·tive
| \ ə-ˈblit-ə-ˌrāt-iv
, ō-
, -ə-rət- \
, ō-
, -ə-rət- \
Medical Definition of obliterative
: inducing or characterized by obliteration
especially
: causing or accompanied by closure or collapse of a lumen
obliterative arterial disease
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The first known use of obliterative was in 1827
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