The state or condition of being blocked.
Synonym of constipation (“impairment of feces passage”).
The thing that is the cause of such a state, blocking a passage.
Synonym of thrombosis, synonym of thromboembolism, or synonym of embolism.
The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
precaution; forethought.
Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).