OBTUND


Meaning of OBTUND in English

v.

Pronunciation: äb- ' t ə nd

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin obtundere

Date: 14th century

: to reduce the edge or violence of : DULL < obtund ed reflexes>

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