"deobstruction" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From de- + obstruction. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|de|obstruction}} de- + obstruction Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} deobstruction (uncountable)
  1. (now chiefly medicine) The act of deobstructing (clearing a passage, etc. of obstructions). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: unblocking
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