non-obstructive
|non-ob-struc-tive|
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/nɒn əbˈstrʌktɪv/
not causing blockage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-obstructive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'obstructive' from Latin 'obstruere,' meaning 'to build against or block.'
Historical Evolution
'obstruere' transformed into the English word 'obstructive,' and with the addition of the prefix 'non-,' it became 'non-obstructive.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'obstructive' meant 'to block or hinder,' and with the prefix 'non-,' it evolved to mean 'not causing obstruction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not causing or characterized by obstruction.
The patient was diagnosed with non-obstructive coronary artery disease.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 14:36