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obturator

/ɒbˈtʊərɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does obturator mean?

noun

A muscle that closes the opening of a body cavity, especially the obturator foramen of the pelvis. In dentistry, a device used to protect the mouth during dental procedures.

Example

"The obturator muscle helps to stabilize the pelvis during movement."

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