obliterative

adjective

oblit·er·a·tive | \ ə-ˈbli-tə-ˌrā-tiv

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, 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

adjective

oblit·er·a·tive | \ ə-ˈblit-ə-ˌrāt-iv

, -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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