obturator
obturator · obturators
An object used to obstruct a hole, such as a fissure of the palateAn object used to obstruct a hole, such as a fissure of the palate.
Значення
значень: 5An object used to obstruct a hole, such as a fissure of the palate.
a prosthesis used to close an opening (as to close an opening of the hard palate in cases of cleft palate)
The membrane vessels, etc. that close the obturator foramen, or thyroid foramen, a large opening or fenestra in the anterior part of the hip bone.
A valve closure member (disk, gate, plug, etc.).
Any device for preventing the escape of gas through the breech mechanism of a breech-loading gun; a gas check.
A camera shutter.
Походження
From Latin obtūrō (“to stop, block up”).From Latin obtūrō (“to stop, block up”).
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Форми
множина: obturators| Однина | obturator |
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| Множина | obturators |
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Спільнокореневі
пов’язаних слів: 3Пов’язаніobturate