obtund

verb

ob·tund äb-ˈtənd

obtunded; obtunding; obtunds

: to reduce the edge or violence of : dull

obtunded reflexes

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin obtundere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of obtund was in the 14th century

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“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obtund. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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obtund

transitive verb

ob·tund äb-ˈtənd

: to reduce the intensity or sensitivity of : make dull

obtunded reflexes

agents that obtund pain

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