(medicine) The cancellation of the function, structure, or both of a vessel or organ; for example, the occlusion of the lumen of a duct, blood vessel, or lymphatic vessel, be it solely functional (as when squeezed by nearby mass effect or inflammation) or both structural and functional (as when clogged with thrombus, embolus, or fibrosis).
“During the war, the aerial bombings led to the complete obliteration of the city.”
“If the obliteration of innocent lives by the Bomb is permissible, then everything is permissible.”
“Perhaps the danger we face is not the mutually assured obliteration of the two parties, but the destruction of our democracy.”
obliterature
(literary criticism) Forms of literature that are somehow void or obliterated, for example by being interpreted in a way not intended by the original author.
“The Obliterator was severely damaged in the ramming, but the alien vessel was crippled.”
“The gunmetal gray armor plating of the Obliterator buckled slightly behind its fighter bay, which is precisely where all laser fire from the Telemachus was now concentrated.”
“Another to keep in mind is Obliterator who ran a nice race on his return when chasing home True Story in a Newmarket Listed race last month.”
“The obliterators were aided by the fire of 104 ce.”
“The game will put players in the role of Verticus a superhero charged with saving the Earth's destruction from an evil alien race known as the Obliterators.”
“Chicagoland Marriott Hotels are partnering with the Litter Obliterators Project, which is a Corporate Group Opportunity through the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.”
