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   obstruction

   /əbˈstrʌkʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of obstructing or the state of being obstructed: "walkers could proceed with the minimum of obstruction"
   • ▪ a thing that impedes or prevents passage or progress; an obstacle or blockage: "the tractor hit an obstruction"
   • ▪ (in various sports) the action of unlawfully obstructing a player in the opposing team.
   • ▪ blockage of a bodily passage, especially the gut: "they presented with severe intestinal obstruction"
   • ▪ the action of impeding the movement of traffic on a highway: "they were held for obstruction and other public order offences"
   • ▪ the action of deliberately hindering the police in their duties: "he was charged with obstruction of a police officer in the execution of his duty"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin obstructio(n-), from the verb obstruere (see obstruct).

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › coronary-arteryCoronary artery disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 14, 2024 · A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls, a condition called atherosclerosis, usually causes coronary artery disease. The buildup, called plaque, makes the arteries narrow. Coronary artery disease often develops over many years. Symptoms are from the lack of blood flow to the heart.

3. theconversation.com › supreme-court-makes-prosecution-ofSupreme Court makes prosecution of Trump on obstruction charge...

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   5 days ago · Supreme Court makes prosecution of Trump on obstruction charge more difficult, with ruling to narrowly define law used against him and Jan. 6 rioters. The Supreme Court faced a decision in a...

4. www.yahoo.com › news › supreme-court-makes-prosecution-trumpSupreme Court makes prosecution of Trump on obstruction charge...

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   5 days ago · Supreme Court makes prosecution of Trump on obstruction charge more difficult, with ruling to narrowly define law used against him and Jan. 6 rioters. Riley T. Keenan, University of Richmond.

5. radiopaedia.org › articles › large-bowel-obstructionLarge bowel obstruction | Radiology Reference Article - ...

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   Jun 7, 2024 · Pathology. Etiology. The underlying etiology of large bowel obstructions is age-dependent, but in adulthood, the most common cause is colonic cancer (50-60%), typically in the sigmoid 1-4 . The second most common cause in adults is acute diverticulitis (involving the sigmoid colon ).

6. www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › adhesion-general-post-surgeryAdhesions, General and After Surgery - WebMD

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   Jun 8, 2024 · Small or large bowel obstruction (intestinal blockage) due to adhesions is a surgical emergency. These adhesions may trigger waves of cramp-like pain in your stomach.

7. www.britannica.com › science › intestinal-obstructionIntestinal obstruction | Bowel blockage, Strangulated hernia ...

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Intestinal obstruction, functional or mechanical blockage of the alimentary canal. Functional blockage occurs when the muscles of the intestinal wall fail to contract normally in the wavelike sequence (peristalsis) that propels the intestinal contents.

8. www.verywellhealth.com › colon-stricture-5206216What Is a Colon Stricture? - Verywell Health

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   Jun 9, 2024 · Strictures can cause a bowel obstruction, hindering your ability to go to the bathroom and eliminate gas and solid waste. They occur in people with colon cancer or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Strictures can often be corrected, but they can be life-threatening if left untreated and block the colon completely.