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obstinate

adj ob·sti·nate \ˈäb-stə-nət\

Medical Definition of OBSTINATE

1
:  adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
2
:  not easily subdued, remedied, or removed <obstinate fever>

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