Obturator
/ˈɒb.tʃʊ.reɪ.tər/noun
A device or structure that obstructs or closes an opening.
Did you know?The term 'obturator' derives from a root meaning 'to close', often linked to magical practices of sealing and protection in ancient rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
obturare
“to close up, block”
Late Latin
Late Latin
obturator
“a stopper or plug”
Middle English
Middle English
obturatour
“a device for closing an opening”
Modern English
English
obturator
“a mechanism that obstructs or seals an opening”
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