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English word obturator comes from Latin obturare

obturare (Latin)

obturator (English)

(anatomy) The membrane vessels, etc. that close the obturator foramen, or thyroid foramen, a large opening or fenestra in the anterior part of the hip bone.. (engineering) Valve closure member (disk, gate, plug, etc.).. (ordnance) Any device for preventing the escape of gas through the breech mechanism of a breech-loading gun; a gas check.. (photography) A camera shutter.. (surgery) An [...]

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