Definition of Obliteration

1. Noun. Destruction by annihilating something.


2. Noun. The complete destruction of every trace of something.
Exact synonyms: Eradication
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

1. [n -S]

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obliteration

obliquing
obliquities
obliquity
obliquity
obliquus
obliquus capitis inferior
obliquus capitis superior
obliterable
obliterate
obliterate
obliterated
obliterates
obliterating
obliterating pericarditis
obliteration (current term)
obliteration (current term)
obliterations
obliterative
obliterative arachnoiditis
obliterator
obliterators
oblivion
oblivions
oblivious
oblivious(p)
obliviously
obliviousness
obliviousnesses
oblong
oblongata

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