Definition of Obtundent

1. n. A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; -- nearly the same as demulcent.

Definition of Obtundent

1. Noun. A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; – nearly the same as demulcent. ¹

2. Noun. Something which obtunds. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Obtundent

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Obtundent

1. A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; nearly the same as demulcent. Origin: L. Obtundens, p.pr. Of obtundere. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obtundent

obtruded
obtruder
obtruders
obtrudes
obtruding
obtruncation
obtrusion
obtrusions
obtrusive
obtrusively
obtrusiveness
obtrusivenesses
obtund
obtundation
obtunded
obtundent (current term)
obtundents
obtunder
obtunders
obtunding
obtundities
obtundity
obtunds
obturate
obturated
obturates
obturating
obturating embolism
obturation
obturations

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