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Definition of Obstruction
1. Noun. Any structure that makes progress difficult.
Exact synonyms: Impediment, Impedimenta, Obstructer, Obstructor
Specialized synonyms: Bar, Barrier, Blockade, Block, Blockage, Closure, Occlusion, Stop, Stoppage, Encumbrance, Hinderance, Hindrance, Hitch, Incumbrance, Interference, Preventative, Preventive, Obstacle, Tumbler
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure
Derivative terms: Impede, Obstruct, Obstruct
Specialized synonyms: Bar, Barrier, Blockade, Block, Blockage, Closure, Occlusion, Stop, Stoppage, Encumbrance, Hinderance, Hindrance, Hitch, Incumbrance, Interference, Preventative, Preventive, Obstacle, Tumbler
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure
Derivative terms: Impede, Obstruct, Obstruct
2. Noun. The physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction.
Exact synonyms: Blockage
Generic synonyms: Physical Condition, Physiological Condition, Physiological State
Specialized synonyms: Ileus, Intestinal Obstruction, Tamponade, Tamponage
Derivative terms: Block
Generic synonyms: Physical Condition, Physiological Condition, Physiological State
Specialized synonyms: Ileus, Intestinal Obstruction, Tamponade, Tamponage
Derivative terms: Block
3. Noun. Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted. "The filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan"
Exact synonyms: Obstacle
Generic synonyms: Balk, Baulk, Check, Deterrent, Handicap, Hinderance, Hindrance, Impediment
Specialized synonyms: Barrier, Roadblock, Hang-up, Hitch, Rub, Snag, Hurdle, Stymie, Stymy
Generic synonyms: Balk, Baulk, Check, Deterrent, Handicap, Hinderance, Hindrance, Impediment
Specialized synonyms: Barrier, Roadblock, Hang-up, Hitch, Rub, Snag, Hurdle, Stymie, Stymy
4. Noun. The act of obstructing. "Obstruction of justice"
Generic synonyms: Hinderance, Hindrance, Interference
Specialized synonyms: Blockage, Closure, Occlusion, Stall, Stalling, Obstruction Of Justice
Derivative terms: Obstruct, Obstruct
Specialized synonyms: Blockage, Closure, Occlusion, Stall, Stalling, Obstruction Of Justice
Derivative terms: Obstruct, Obstruct
5. Noun. Getting in someone's way.
Definition of Obstruction
1. n. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
Definition of Obstruction
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Obstruction
1. 1. The act of blocking or clogging. 2. The state or condition of being clogged. Origin: L. Obstructio This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Obstruction
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