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单词 obtundent
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Definition of obtundent in English:

obtundent

noun ɒbˈtʌnd(ə)ntəbˈtʌnd(ə)nt
Medicine
  • A medicinal substance that has a blunting or dulling effect (on inflammation, pain, etc.); (Dentistry) a local anaesthetic. Now rare.

adjective ɒbˈtʌnd(ə)ntəbˈtʌnd(ə)nt
Medicine
  • Having the property of dulling or blunting; acting as an anaesthetic. rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William T. Brande (1788–1866), chemist. From classical Latin obtundent-, obtundēns, present participle of obtundere; compare -ent.

Definition of obtundent in US English:

obtundent

noun
Medicine
  • A medicinal substance that has a blunting or dulling effect (on inflammation, pain, etc.); (Dentistry) a local anaesthetic. Now rare.

adjective
Medicine
  • Having the property of dulling or blunting; acting as an anaesthetic. rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William T. Brande (1788–1866), chemist. From classical Latin obtundent-, obtundēns, present participle of obtundere; compare -ent.

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