noun
- the act of blocking or closing an opening or passage
- a device or material used to seal or block an opening
Usage: medical; technical
Usage: technical
Examples
- The dentist used a temporary obturation to seal the root canal.
- Obturation of the blood vessel prevented further bleeding.
- The surgeon performed obturation of the defect using a synthetic patch.
- Complete obturation of the airway required immediate intervention.
- The obturation material successfully blocked the leak.
- Proper obturation is essential for the success of endodontic treatment.