obturator


Definition: Meaning of, obturator in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɒbtjʊəreɪtə /

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obturator obturators
  1. as to close an opening of the hard palate in cases of cleft palate a prosthesis used to close an opening
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obturator used in phrases

  • obturator vein (noun)
    1. a vein formed by the union of tributaries that drain the hip joints and thigh muscles; empties into the internal iliac vein
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