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obtund awb-TUHND verb to blunt; to make dull; to make less severe; to decrease pain 1820The System of NatureIn old age man extinguishes entirely, his fibres become rigid, his nerves loose their elasticity, his senses are obtunded, his sight grows dim, his ears lose their quickness, his ideas become unconnected, his memory fails, his imagination cools: what then becomes of his soul?1993Fatal CureOn top of that, John was obtunded, and when aroused, apathetic.1998TimelineWhite male, ballpark seventy years old. Comes in confused, obtunded, disoriented times three.Labels: Baron D'Holbach, Michael Crichton, Robin Cook
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