obliterative

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Tending or serving to obliterate.

   • The obliterative stage is a natural process of erasing old facts, which frees the mind for new things.
   • Applying conventional obliterative paint over graffiti is undesirable for several reasons.
   • Obliterative diagenetic textures can be caused by recrystallization and/or replacement and result in a complete loss of the original fabrics and the formation of sparstone or microsparstone (->2).
2. 2

   Tending or serving to hide or deny.

   • This is undoubtedly true as a statement of the coloration, but whether this coloration is in fact obliterative needs further investigation. Of course if it is obliterative, then its use is to conceal the mammals.
   • The obliterative method of reaction seemed to be the most personally satisfying reaction, since more in this group had adequate social adjustments, and derived pleasure from their activities.
3. 3

   Causing a passageway to become completely closed off.

   • In the case of true obliterative appendicitis, however, the opposed surfaces of the lumen have become firmly united to each other, and the obliterating band is absolutely impervious.
   • Although generally obstructive, obliterative changes may lead to non- or poorly communicating airspaces, which will not be obvious on spirometry.

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