"obtundity" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: obtundities [plural]
Etymology: From obtund + -ity. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|obtund|ity}} obtund + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} obtundity (usually uncountable, plural obtundities)
  1. (rare, often medicine) The state or characteristic of having dulled senses or limited awareness. Tags: often, rare, uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Medicine

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