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Definition of Obliteration
1. Noun. Destruction by annihilating something.
Exact synonyms: Annihilation
Generic synonyms: Destruction, Devastation
Specialized synonyms: Atomisation, Atomization, Pulverisation, Pulverization, Vaporisation, Vaporization
Derivative terms: Annihilate, Obliterate, Obliterate
Generic synonyms: Destruction, Devastation
Specialized synonyms: Atomisation, Atomization, Pulverisation, Pulverization, Vaporisation, Vaporization
Derivative terms: Annihilate, Obliterate, Obliterate
2. Noun. The complete destruction of every trace of something.
Exact synonyms: Eradication
Generic synonyms: Demolition, Destruction, Wipeout
Derivative terms: Eradicate, Obliterate, Obliterate, Obliterate
Generic synonyms: Demolition, Destruction, Wipeout
Derivative terms: Eradicate, Obliterate, Obliterate, Obliterate
Definition of Obliteration
1. n. The act of obliterating, or the state of being obliterated; extinction.
Definition of Obliteration
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Medical Definition of Obliteration
1. Blotting out, especially by filling of a natural space or lumen by fibrosis or inflammation. In radiology, disappearance of the contour of an organ when the adjacent tissue has the same X-ray absorption. Origin: L. Oblittero, to blot out (05 Mar 2000)