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obliterative
adjective oblit·er·a·tive \ə-ˈbli-tə-ˌrā-tiv, ō-, -rə-tiv\
Definition of OBLITERATIVE
: inducing or characterized by obliteration: 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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First Known Use of OBLITERATIVE
circa 1812
Medical Dictionary
obliterative
adjective oblit·er·a·tive \ə-ˈblit-ə-ˌrāt-iv, ō-, -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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