Was Does Obstruction Mean?

1 : an act of blocking or hindering : the state of having something that blocks or hinders. 2 : something that gets in the way : obstacle. obstruction. noun. ob·​struc·​tion | \ əb-ˈstrək-shən, äb- \

What is an example of an obstruction?

An example of an obstruction is a science project sticking off of a table making it hard to get around. An example of an obstruction is a fallen tree on the road. Anything that obstructs; hindrance. That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.

What does obstruction mean in medical terms?

Obstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal obstruction.