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    obstructive
    /əbˈstrʌktɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. causing a blockage or obstruction: "all tubing should be cleared of obstructive algae and detritus"
    • 2. causing or tending to cause deliberate difficulties and delays: "he denied the council had been obstructive"

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  2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › obstructivelyObstructively - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    6 days ago · adverb. in an obstructive manner. “he acted very obstructively when we tried to carry out our project” synonyms: hinderingly. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Obstructively." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/obstructively. Accessed 12 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles.

  3. www.healthline.com › health › intestinal-obstructionBowel Obstruction: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline

    Jul 16, 2024 · An intestinal obstruction happens when your intestines become blocked so that digested foods and fluids buildup. If not treated, a blockage can lead to a dangerous rupture.

  4. emedicine.medscape.com › article › 297664-overvieChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Medscape

    Jul 2, 2024 · Chronic obstructive lung disease is a disorder in which subsets of patients may have dominant features of chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or asthma. The result is airflow obstruction that is not...

  5. emedicine.medscape.com › article › 807143Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Emphysema ... -...

    Jul 2, 2024 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is estimated to affect 32 million persons in the United States and is the fourth leading cause of death in this country. Patients typically have...

  6. info.health.nz › lungs › chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-diseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Ministry of Health...

    Jul 9, 2024 · Overview of COPD. You can think about your lungs as being made up of tubes and sponges. The tubes bring air in from the outside world. Oxygen from the air transfers to your bloodstream in the spongy part of your lungs (alveoli).

  7. www.mdpi.com › 2072/6643/16-15 › 2419Associations of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk with Obesity, Body...

    1 day ago · Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition defined by the frequent occurrence of either a total or partial collapse of the upper respiratory tract, resulting in intermittent oxygen deprivation and hypercapnia . The rate of OSA is on the rise and is prevalent among children .

  8. litfl.com › acute-colonic-pseudo-obstructionAcute colonic pseudo-obstruction • LITFL • Fellowship Notes

    Jul 14, 2024 · Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO or Ogilvie syndrome) is an under-recognized disorder characterized by acute and extensive dilatation of the colon in the absence of an anatomic lesion obstructing the gastrointestinal tract. The condition is uncommon, however it is vital to recognize as, untreated, it is potentially lethal.