obstructive
/əbˈstrʌktɪv/
adjective
- Causing or intended to cause a blockage or delay.
- A large piece of furniture was obstructive in the narrow hallway.
- The obstructive behavior of the protesters stopped traffic for hours.
- His obstructive attitude made it impossible to finish the project on time.
- Relating to a medical condition that blocks a passage in the body.
- The patient was diagnosed with obstructive lung disease.
- Obstructive sleep apnea causes breathing to stop and start during sleep.
- A kidney stone can be obstructive and cause severe pain.
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