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Look up obstruction in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Obstruction may refer to: Obstruction Island, in Washington state Obstruction Islands, east of
Obstruction
Mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines
Bowel obstruction, also known as intestinal obstruction, is a mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines that prevents the normal movement
Bowel_obstruction
mathematics, in the field of arithmetic algebraic geometry, the Manin obstruction (named after Yuri Manin) is attached to a variety X over a global field
Manin_obstruction
Aircraft obstacle avoidance systems
Aviation obstruction lighting is used to enhance the visibility of structures or fixed obstacles which may conflict with the safe navigation of aircraft
Aviation_obstruction_lighting
Tactic used during protests and demonstrations
Traffic obstruction is a common tactic used during public protests and political demonstrations. Most jurisdictions[which?] consider the obstruction of traffic
Traffic_obstruction
Disruption to the propulsive ability of the intestine
peristalsis or by mechanical obstruction. The word 'ileus' derives from Ancient Greek εἰλεός (eileós) 'intestinal obstruction'. The term 'subileus' refers
Ileus
Mathematical theories
In mathematics, obstruction theory is a name given to two different mathematical theories, both of which yield cohomological invariants. In the original
Obstruction_theory
Medical condition
Ejaculatory duct obstruction (EDO) is a pathological condition which is characterized by the obstruction of one or both ejaculatory ducts. Thus, the efflux
Ejaculatory_duct_obstruction
Medical condition
Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a medical condition where there is an obstruction at the level of the pylorus, which is the outlet of the stomach.
Gastric_outlet_obstruction
Foul in baseball
In baseball, obstruction is when a fielder illegally hinders a baserunner running within the basepath. Baserunners are generally permitted to run from
Obstruction_(baseball)
2019 U.S. government report on Russian interference in the 2016 election
Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia, and allegations of obstruction of justice. The report was submitted to Attorney General William Barr
Mueller_report
Crime consisting of obstructing prosecutors, investigators, or other officials
In United States jurisdictions, obstruction of justice refers to a number of offenses that involve unduly influencing, impeding, or otherwise interfering
Obstruction of justice in the United States
Obstruction_of_justice_in_the_United_States
Lung disease involving long-term poor airflow
lungs (emphysema) that cause persistent, often progressive, airflow obstruction. A cardinal symptom of COPD is chronic and progressive shortness of breath
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease
2003 film
The Five Obstructions is a 2003 Danish documentary film directed by Lars von Trier and Jørgen Leth. The film is conceived as a documentary, but incorporates
The_Five_Obstructions
Blockage of the tear ducts
duct obstruction is the obstruction of the nasolacrimal ducts (better known as the tear ducts) and may be either congenital or acquired. Obstruction of
Nasolacrimal_duct_obstruction
Maritime incident caused by grounded vessel
said that "technical or human errors" may have also been involved. The obstruction occurred south of the two-channel section of the canal, so other ships
2021_Suez_Canal_obstruction
Blockage in the respiratory system
Airway obstruction is a blockage of respiration in the airway that hinders the free flow of air. Airway obstructions can occur either in the upper airway
Airway_obstruction
Enlargement of the heart muscle
may reveal obstruction when it is not present at rest or after the Valsalva maneuver. Even a more potent provocation of latent obstruction is the postprandial
Hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy
Medical condition
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction (IPO) is a clinical syndrome caused by severe impairment in the ability of the intestines to push food through. It is characterized
Intestinal_pseudo-obstruction
on tinting. [citation needed] Over half of all states have windshield obstructions laws. California prohibits the placement of anything on the windshield
Windshield_obstruction_laws
Medical condition
intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) is a very rare syndrome with chronic and recurrent symptoms that suggest intestinal obstruction in the absence of
Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction
Chronic_intestinal_pseudo-obstruction
Blockage of the esophagus by a food bolus
obstruction is a medical emergency caused by the obstruction of the esophagus by a food bolus. It is distinct from choking, which is an obstruction of
Esophageal food bolus obstruction
Esophageal_food_bolus_obstruction
Medical condition
Urinary tract obstruction is a urologic disease consisting of a decrease in the free passage of urine through one or both ureters and/or the urethra.
Urinary_tract_obstruction
Medical condition
Cranial venous outflow obstruction, also referred to as impaired cranial venous outflow, impaired cerebral venous outflow, cerebral venous impairment
Cranial venous outflow obstruction
Cranial_venous_outflow_obstruction
Medical condition
syndrome, or acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, is the acute dilatation of the colon in the absence of any mechanical obstruction in severely ill patients. Acute
Ogilvie_syndrome
Inability to completely empty the bladder
treatment, the fewer the complications.[citation needed] In the longer term, obstruction of the urinary tract may cause:[citation needed] Bladder stones Atrophy
Urinary_retention
Medical condition
Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome (DIOS) involves obstruction of the distal part of the small intestines by thickened intestinal content and occurs
Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome
Distal_intestinal_obstruction_syndrome
Medical condition
Bladder outlet obstruction (or obstructive uropathy) occurs when urine is unable to flow from the kidneys through the ureters and out of the bladder through
Bladder_outlet_obstruction
Dilation of the renal pelvis due to obstruction of urine flow
condition where the kidney becomes enlarged due to a complete or partial obstruction in the outflow of urine. This results in the dilation of parts of the
Hydronephrosis
Medical condition
tract obstruction is a heart condition in which either the right or left ventricular outflow tract is blocked or obstructed. These obstructions represent
Ventricular outflow tract obstruction
Ventricular_outflow_tract_obstruction
Formation of blood clots inside the blood vessels
ischemia (restriction in the blood supply), which is often due to the obstruction of a coronary artery by a thrombus. This restriction gives an insufficient
Thrombosis
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
attack in 2021. He was impeached twice—in 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress and in 2021 for incitement of insurrection—and acquitted
Donald_Trump
Laryngeal narrowing during exercise
Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is a transient, reversible narrowing of the larynx during high-intensity exercise. This acts to impair airflow
Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction
Exercise-induced_laryngeal_obstruction
Abnormal yellowish skin colour caused by high level of bilirubin
involving abnormal heme metabolism, liver dysfunction, or biliary-tract obstruction. The prevalence of jaundice in adults is rare, while jaundice in babies
Jaundice
American live streamer (born 2000)
In September, they were arrested on the suspicion of conspiracy of obstruction of business when they disrupted a restaurant by playing extremely loud
Johnny_Somali
Horse disease
Recurrent airway obstruction, also known as broken wind, heaves, wind-broke horse, or sometimes by the term usually reserved for humans, chronic obstructive
Recurrent_airway_obstruction
Medical condition
Fallopian tube obstruction, also known as fallopian tube occlusion, is a major cause of female infertility. Blocked fallopian tubes are unable to let
Fallopian_tube_obstruction
Medical condition
It is a common cause of bowel obstruction and constipation. It is common in Asia, India (7% of intestinal obstruction) and especially South India because
Sigmoid_colon_volvulus
Court had ruled earlier that year that charges in January 6 cases for obstruction can be brought for presenting fake documents in the Electoral College
Federal prosecution of Donald Trump (election obstruction case)
Federal_prosecution_of_Donald_Trump_(election_obstruction_case)
U.S. investigation into Russian interference in U.S. elections
associates and their connection to Russian officials and espionage Possible obstruction of justice by Trump and his associates Potential "conspiracy" or "coordination"
Mueller special counsel investigation
Mueller_special_counsel_investigation
Medical condition
Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO) is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by increased pressure where the esophagus connects
Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction
Esophagogastric_junction_outflow_obstruction
Topics referred to by the same term
Outlet obstruction may refer to: Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) Rectal outlet obstruction (obstructed defecation) Thoracic
Outlet_obstruction
Expulsion of feces from the digestive tract
large bowel obstruction is less common than small bowel obstruction, but is still associated with a high mortality rate. Large bowel obstruction, also known
Defecation
Accumulation of excess fluid in tissue
hydrostatic venous pressure or decreased oncotic venous pressure, due to obstruction of lymphatic or venous vessels draining the lower extremity. Certain
Edema
Medical condition
while a child is still in-utero. Urinary tract dilation, bladder outlet obstruction, distended bladder wall and an abnormally large abdominal cavity with
Prune_belly_syndrome
Blockage of the intestines in children
Neonatal bowel obstruction (NBO) or neonatal intestinal obstruction is the most common surgical emergency in the neonatal period. It may occur due to a
Neonatal_bowel_obstruction
Medical condition
of intrahepatic bile ducts). Bland cholestasis occurs when there is obstruction to bile flow in the absence of inflammation or biliary and hepatic injury
Cholestasis
Felony under U.S. federal law
27, 2007). "Obstruction of Congress: A Brief Overview of Federal Law Relating to Interference with Congressional Activities". Obstruction of justice is
Obstructing an official proceeding
Obstructing_an_official_proceeding
Medical symptom or condition
many others. Obstructing disorders Gastric outlet obstruction Small bowel obstruction Colonic obstruction Superior mesenteric artery syndrome Enteric infections
Nausea
In algebraic geometry, given a Deligne–Mumford stack X, a perfect obstruction theory for X consists of: a perfect two-term complex E = [ E − 1 → E 0 ]
Perfect_obstruction_theory
Mechanical obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the lungs
airway obstruction (FBAO), is a phenomenon that occurs when breathing is impeded by a blockage inside of the respiratory tract. An obstruction that prevents
Choking
Restriction in blood supply to tissues
atherosclerotic artery, or trauma. Venous problems like venous outflow obstruction and low-flow states can cause acute arterial ischemia. An aneurysm is
Ischemia
Formation of a blood clot in a deep vein
compression ultrasound. A rare and massive DVT that causes significant obstruction and discoloration (including cyanosis) is phlegmasia cerulea dolens.
Deep_vein_thrombosis
American baseball player (born 1964)
steroids scandal. He was indicted in 2007 on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice for allegedly lying to a grand jury during the federal government's
Barry_Bonds
Mass of congealed fat in sewers
volume of fluid flows smoothly and freely. When fluid encounters an obstruction, a resulting swirl of water starts trapping debris. Fatbergs occur in
Fatberg
specifically in geometric topology, the Kirby–Siebenmann class is an obstruction for topological manifolds to allow a PL-structure. For a topological
Kirby–Siebenmann_class
Head of state and government of the United States
interference in the 2016 presidential election detailed evidence of possible obstruction of justice, but investigators declined to refer Donald Trump for prosecution
President of the United States
President_of_the_United_States
Condition affecting short-nosed dogs and cats
syncope, and dysphagia. Despite observing clinical signs of airway obstructions, some owners of brachycephalic breeds may perceive them as normal for
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome
Brachycephalic_obstructive_airway_syndrome
Island in Washington, United States
Obstruction Island is one of the San Juan Islands in San Juan County, Washington, United States. It lies off the southeast tip of Orcas Island, between
Obstruction_Island
Type of organ
insular cortex, prefrontal cortex, and somatosensory cortex. Blockage or obstruction of the bile duct by gallstones, scarring from injury, or cancer prevents
Bile_duct
Abnormal exit of tissues or organs from the cavity they usually reside in
Untreated hernia may be complicated by: Inflammation Obstruction of any lumen, such as bowel obstruction in intestinal hernias Strangulation Hydrocele of
Hernia
American boxer and mobster (1928–2005)
racketeering and conspiracy and was sentenced to twelve years in prison. Facing obstruction of justice charges in 2003, Gigante pleaded guilty and admitted that
Vincent_Gigante
In telecommunications, a propagation path obstruction is a man-made or natural physical feature that lies near enough to a radio path to cause a measurable
Propagation_path_obstruction
Condition of the structure of the nose
collapse of the nasal valves. Obstruction through the nasal valves can be classified as static or dynamic. Static obstruction results from a structural narrowing
Nasal_valve_collapse
Clinical symptom
simple obstruction. By far the most common strangulating obstruction in horses is from a pedunculated lipoma. Other causes of strangulating obstruction are
Horse_colic
Medical condition
It is a common symptom of gastrojejunocolic fistula and intestinal obstruction in the ileum. Fecal vomiting is often accompanied by gastrointestinal
Fecal_vomiting
Hole in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract
abdominal wall and sepsis. Perforation may be caused by trauma, bowel obstruction, diverticulitis, stomach ulcers, cancer, or infection. A CT scan is the
Gastrointestinal_perforation
Part of the female reproductive tract
known as vaginal septa can form across or around the tract, causing obstruction of the outflow tract later in life. There are conflicting views on the
Vagina
Medical condition
malnutrition, fatigue, weight loss, vitamin deficiencies, intestinal obstruction due to bezoars, and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. There may
Gastroparesis
Pain due to bodily tubes contracting to force an obstruction out
caused by the obstruction of a smooth muscle passageway in the body (e.g. the small or large intestine, bile duct, or ureter). The obstruction triggers muscular
Colic
approximation. There is, in general, an obstruction to continuing this extension past the critical order. The obstruction itself is of tensorial character,
Ambient_construction
Type of inflammatory bowel disease
infections, as well as pyoderma gangrenosum or erythema nodosum. Bowel obstruction may occur as a complication of chronic inflammation, and those with the
Crohn's_disease
President of the United States from 1993 to 2001
around perjury and Clinton using the powers of the presidency to commit obstruction of justice. In January 1999, Clinton's impeachment trial began in the
Bill_Clinton
Entrance of abdominal organs into the middle chest through the diaphragm
Complications may include iron deficiency anemia, volvulus, or bowel obstruction. The most common risk factors are obesity and older age. Other risk factors
Hiatal_hernia
Partial or complete blockage of nasal passages
to cause chronic rhinosinusitis – the "airway reflux paradigm") Nasal obstruction characterized by insufficient airflow through the nose can be a subjective
Nasal_congestion
First aid technique
maintain an open airway as a conscious person would. This can lead to an obstruction of the airway, restricting the flow of air and preventing gaseous exchange
Recovery_position
Organ system which creates, stores, and transports bile
stretching of the wall. This is the same mechanism that causes pain in bowel obstructions. Chronic inflammatory conditions of the biliary tract, including Primary
Biliary_tract
Finiteness of sets of forbidden graph minors
are called the excluded minors (or forbidden minors, or minor-minimal obstructions) for the family F {\displaystyle {\mathcal {F}}} . For example, the planar
Robertson–Seymour_theorem
Severe abdominal pain due to obstruction of the ureter, often from kidney stones
primarily caused by an obstruction of one or both ureters from dislodged kidney stones. The most frequent site of obstruction is at the vesico-ureteric
Renal_colic
Medical condition
role in assessing azoospermia caused by obstruction, and detecting distal CBAVD or anomalies related to obstruction of the ejaculatory duct, such as abnormalities
Male_infertility
Canadian criminal (1971–1998)
the trial. Guess was sentenced to 18 months after being convicted of obstruction of justice. Gill was tried and convicted of the same crime and sentenced
Bindy_Johal
American political aide (born 1990/1991)
post that announced he had received a target letter in the election obstruction case, surprising other aides. According to The Bulwark, Harp had reposted
Natalie_Harp
Findings in an abdominal radiograph
condition where a large gallstone causes bowel obstruction. Rigler's triad consists of: (1) small bowel obstruction, (2) a gallstone outside the gallbladder
Rigler's_triad
American politician and convicted felon (born 1955)
Is Sentenced in Obstruction Case". The New York Times. "Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters sentenced to public service in obstruction case". CBS Colorado
Tina_Peters_(politician)
Algorithm in a thread whose failure cannot cause another thread to fail
synonym for "lock-free" in the literature until the introduction of obstruction-freedom in 2003. The word "non-blocking" was traditionally used to describe
Non-blocking_algorithm
Obstruction of small blood vessels in the liver
size, and raised levels of bilirubin in the blood. The name sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) is preferred if hepatic veno-occlusive disease happens
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease
Hepatic_veno-occlusive_disease
mathematics, the obstruction to a finitely dominated space X being homotopy-equivalent to a finite CW-complex is its Wall finiteness obstruction w(X) which
Wall's_finiteness_obstruction
River section with little or no current
the sea tide or by an obstruction such as a dam. Manmade restrictions to natural stream flow or temporary natural obstructions such as ice jams, vegetation
Backwater_(river)
In Buddhism, mental obstacles to meditation and well-being in daily life
two types of obstructions (Sanskrit: āvaraṇa), i.e. the obstacles to Buddhahood. The two types of obstructions are afflictive obstructions (Sanskrit: kleśāvaraṇa
Five_hindrances
Japanese biological and chemical warfare unit (1936–1945)
Jeanne (2017). Hidden Atrocities: Japanese Germ Warfare and American Obstruction of Justice at the Tokyo Trial. Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-18352-9
Unit_731
Surgical procedure in which a part of an intestine is removed
performed to treat gastrointestinal cancer, bowel ischemia, necrosis, or obstruction due to scar tissue, volvulus, and hernias. Some patients require ileostomy
Bowel_resection
State park in Washington (state), United States
Obstruction Pass State Park is a public recreation area occupying 76 acres (31 ha) one mile southeast of Olga at the southern end of Orcas Island in San
Obstruction_Pass_State_Park
Infrequent or difficult bowel movements
physical activity, side effects of medications, hypothyroidism, and obstruction by colorectal cancer. Evidence to support these factors however is poor
Constipation
Intestinal blockage caused by intestine spasms
Spastic intestinal obstruction[citation needed] is an obstruction of the intestine that causes a result closure of an intestinal segment due to intestinal
Spastic intestinal obstruction
Spastic_intestinal_obstruction
Twisting of part of the intestine, causing a bowel obstruction
A volvulus is a bowel obstruction resulting from a loop of intestine twisting around itself and its supporting mesentery. Symptoms include abdominal pain
Volvulus
Placeholder variables in programming
was about to occur, such as a train moving at full power towards an obstruction. Another feature of the system was a digital clock on the dispatch board
Foobar
Senator of the Philippines
original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023. "Karapatan: No obstruction, no compromise on Bato's arrest — justice long overdue for victims".
Ronald_dela_Rosa
Services (Obstruction) Act 2006 (c. 39) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is intended to reduce the instances of obstruction of, or assaults
Emergency Workers (Obstruction) Act 2006
Emergency_Workers_(Obstruction)_Act_2006
Category of respiratory disease characterized by airway obstruction
disease characterized by airway obstruction. Many obstructive diseases of the lung result from narrowing (obstruction) of the smaller bronchi and larger
Obstructive_lung_disease
Pathological condition that affects the vagina
A vaginal obstruction is often caused by an imperforate hymen or, less commonly, a transverse vaginal septum. A sign of vaginal obstruction is hydrocolpos
Vaginal_disease
OBSTRUCTION
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Surname or Lastname
English (Midlands and northwest)
English (Midlands and northwest) : topographic name for someone who lived by one or more barriers or obstructions, from a plural or possessive form of Barr 2.English (Midlands and northwest) : metonymic occupational name for a maker of bars, or perhaps a nickname for a tall, thin man. See Barr 4.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish and northern Irish
Scottish and northern Irish : habitational name from any of various places in southwestern Scotland, in particular Ayrshire and Renfrewshire, named with Gaelic barr ‘height’, ‘hill’ or a British cognate of this.English : topographic name for someone who lived by a gateway or barrier, from Middle English, Old French barre ‘bar’, ‘obstruction’.English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from any of various places in northern France called Barre. See Barre.English : habitational name from any of various places in England called Barr, for example Great Barr in the West Midlands, named with the Celtic element barro ‘height’, ‘hill’.English : from the vocabulary word barr ‘bar’, ‘pole’, either a metonymic occupational name for a maker of bars, or perhaps a nickname for a tall, thin man.Irish : from Ó Bairr, Donegal form of Ó Báire (see Barry 2).
OBSTRUCTION
OBSTRUCTION
Female
Swiss
, bitter, or, their rebellion.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Bright Star
Girl/Female
Latin
Bear.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Love Affection
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, English, French, Irish
From the Birch Tree Meadow; Form of Burke; Castle; From the Fortified Settlement
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, Greek, Latin
Productive; Fertile; Resurrection
Girl/Female
American, British, English, German, Greek
Wealthy; Happy; Prosperity; Battle
Female
English
English pet form of Greek Tabitha, TIBBY means "gazelle." Compare with masculine Tibby.Â
Boy/Male
Tamil
Shanmuka | ஷாநà¯à®®à¯à®•ா
Shanmuka means Lord of Subramaniam son of Lord Shiva, Lord kartikeyalord Murugan
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Coil of Rope; Ring
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a.
Of or pertaining to the tricuspid valves; as, tricuspid obstruction.
n.
An accumulation of adherent, partly fused material forming a shelf, or dome-shaped obstruction, above the tuyeres in a blast furnace.
n.
Manipulation applied to a hernial tumor, or to an intestinal obstruction, for the purpose of reducing it.
n.
The obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot formed at the site of obstruction; -- distinguished from embolism, which is produced by a clot or foreign body brought from a distance.
n.
That which stops, impedes, or obstructs; as obstacle; an impediment; an obstruction.
n.
An explosive cartridge or shell lowered or dropped into a bored oil well, and there exploded, to clear the well of obstructions or to open communication with a source of supply of oil.
v. i.
To die by reason of obstruction of the breath, or because some noxious substance prevents respiration.
n.
A pin in a tumbler lock which forms an obstruction to throwing the bolt, except when the gates of the tumblers are properly arranged, as by the key; a fence; also, a pin or projection in a lock to form a guide for a movable piece.
a.
Applied to, or distinguishing, a speech element consisting of tone, or proper vocal sound, not pure as in the vowels, but dimmed and otherwise modified by some kind of obstruction in the oral or the nasal passage, and in some cases with a mixture of breath sound; -- a term introduced by Dr. James Rush in 1833. See Guide to Pronunciation, //155, 199-202.
n.
That which rubs; that which tends to hinder or obstruct motion or progress; hindrance; obstruction, an impediment; especially, a difficulty or obstruction hard to overcome; a pinch.
n.
Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus.
n.
A movable obstruction in a lock, consisting of a lever, latch, wheel, slide, or the like, which must be adjusted to a particular position by a key or other means before the bolt can be thrown in locking or unlocking.
v. t.
To disencumber of a clog, or of difficulties and obstructions; to free from encumbrances; to set at liberty.
v. t.
To free from a dam, mound, or other obstruction.
n.
An obstruction, or indigestible mass, found in the intestine of bears and other animals during hibernation.
a.
Of or pertaining to obstructionists.
v. t.
To free from any obstruction; to open.
n.
The act of stopping, or the state of being stopped; hindrance of progress or of action; cessation; repression; interruption; check; obstruction.
a.
Having the circulation stopped by compression; attended with arrest or obstruction of circulation, caused by constriction or compression; as, a strangulated hernia.
a.
Of or relating to tones or sounds; specifically (Phon.), applied to, or distingshing, a speech sound made with tone unmixed and undimmed by obstruction, such sounds, namely, the vowels and diphthongs, being so called by Dr. James Rush (1833) " from their forming the purest and most plastic material of intonation."