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obstructive (adjective)
1. Trying to prevent something by deliberately causing problems.
2. Trying to stop people from doing something by causing problems for them.
3. Hindering or preventing the progress of something.
This entry is located in the following unit: stru-, struct-, -structure, -struction, -structive (page 9)
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obstructive constipation (s) (noun), obstructive constipations (pl)
Difficulty in defecating as a result of an obstruction in the intestines, possibly requiring surgery: "The diet before an operation of an obstructive constipation condition should contain low-residue and no gas-forming foods."
This entry is located in the following unit: stip-, stipit- (page 1)