Obturator

Obturator, is a term used to refer to an object used to obstruct a hole. Specifically, it can refer to:

Medical terms

1. The central removable core of a medical instrument (e.g. a proctoscope) which allows easy insertion of the tip into the anus or other orifice. The obturator typically has a rounded end which protrudes through the far opening of the instrument. This is inserted into the orifice and then withdrawn allowing easy viewing of the cavity being examined.

2. a prosthetic device serving to close an opening in the body. Can be used as a maxillofacial prosthesis to close a cleft palate. Palatal obturator

3. A naming convention used to describe an anatomical structures that obturates an anatomical foramen or aperture Obturator artery
Obturator nerve
Obturator vein
Obturator externus muscle
Obturator internus muscle
Obturator membrane
Obturator canal
Obturator foramen

Botany

a projection from the ovary wall, placenta, funiculus, or integument that covers the micropyle.

Early aircraft engines

Obturator ring

Gunnery

Obturating ring

Translation of "Obturator"

Spanish: Obturador (desambiguación).