Obstruction

Obstruction (Medicine)

Obstruction (pronounced: /əbˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n/) is a medical term used to describe a blockage in a passageway in the body. This can occur in various parts of the body and can lead to serious health complications if not treated promptly.

Etymology

The term "obstruction" originates from the Latin word "obstructio", which means "a building up".

Types of Obstruction

There are several types of obstructions that can occur in the body, including:

• Bowel obstruction: This occurs when the small or large intestine is blocked, preventing food or liquid from passing through.
• Airway obstruction: This is a blockage in the airway that prevents air from reaching the lungs.
• Arterial obstruction: This is a blockage in an artery that prevents blood from flowing to certain parts of the body.
• Venous obstruction: This is a blockage in a vein that prevents blood from returning to the heart.

Related Terms

• Blockage: A general term for any type of obstruction in the body.
• Stenosis: A narrowing of a passageway in the body, which can lead to an obstruction.
• Stricture: A type of obstruction caused by the tightening or constriction of a passageway.
• Embolus: A blood clot or other substance that travels through the bloodstream and can cause an obstruction.

See Also

• Anatomy
• Pathology
• Surgery

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Obstruction
• Wikipedia's article - Obstruction

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