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| anuresis |
partial or total failure of the kidneys to produce and secrete urine, or blockage which inhibits normal urine excretion. |
| backup |
an accumulation or overflow caused by a blockage. [1/4 definitions] |
| cirrhosis |
a chronic, often fatal, disease of the liver in which excessive tissue is formed resulting in blockage of circulation. |
| clog |
a blockage or impediment to motion, such as a weight attached to an animal's leg. [1/7 definitions] |
| comedo |
a blockage of dirt and secretions in a skin duct; blackhead. |
| coronary thrombosis |
the blockage of a coronary artery by a blood clot. |
| detour |
a departure from the direct course, esp. a temporary route established to avoid road blockage or repair. [1/4 definitions] |
| eclipse |
any blockage of light. [1/6 definitions] |
| ischemia |
a localized stoppage of blood supply caused by a blockage in the bloodstream. |
| logjam |
any similar blockage, such as a deadlock or impasse in negotiations. [1/2 definitions] |
| unstop |
to remove a blockage from; open. [1/2 definitions] |
| volvulus |
an abnormal torsion or twisting of the intestine that causes blockage. |
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