oppilates

/ˈɑpɪleɪts/
verb
  1. Third person singular form of oppilate: blocks or obstructs a passage.
    • The swelling oppilates the Eustachian tube, causing ear pain.
    • The thick phlegm oppilates the bronchial tubes during a bad cold.
    • A diet low in fiber often oppilates the intestines.
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