oppilate

/ˈɑpɪleɪt/
verb
  1. To block or obstruct a passage, especially in the body.
    • The thick mucus can oppilate the nasal passages, making it hard to breathe.
    • If you eat too much cheese, it may oppilate your digestive system.
    • The surgeon had to remove a growth that was oppilating the patient's airway.
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