obtund

verb

ob·​tund äb-ˈtənd 

obtunded; obtunding; obtunds

transitive verb

: to reduce the edge or violence of : dull

obtunded reflexes

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin obtundere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

obtund

transitive verb

ob·​tund äb-ˈtənd 

: to reduce the intensity or sensitivity of : make dull

obtunded reflexes

agents that obtund pain