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Word: Obtundent
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century; earliest use found in William T. Brande (1788–1866), chemist. From classical Latin obtundent-, obtundēns, present participle of obtundere; compare -ent
Definition:
A medicinal substance that has a blunting or dulling effect (on inflammation, pain, etc.); (Dentistry) a local anaesthetic.
