obtund

verb ob·tund \äb-ˈtənd\

Definition of OBTUND

transitive verb

: to reduce the edge or violence of : dull <obtunded reflexes>

Middle English, from Latin obtundere

First Known Use: 14th century

Medical Dictionary

transitive verb ob·tund \äb-ˈtənd\

: to reduce the intensity or sensitivity of : make dull <obtunded reflexes> <agents that obtund pain>

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