: an act or instance of obstructing : the state of being blocked
a blockage in a coronary artery
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He had surgery to open up blockages in his arteries.
trying to prevent blockage of the artery
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Another popular and highly rated blackout option, Sun Zero curtains are designed with theater-grade room-darkening and noise-dampening capabilities, providing 100% sun blockage and, notably, UPF 50+ UV protection.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
The blockage of roads and transport came as hundreds of thousands of people were returning to Kathmandu after celebrating Dashain, the biggest festival in the Himalayan nation.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Testosterone can increase the chances of the prostate becoming enlarged, causing blockage of urine.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Blockage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockage. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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blockage
noun
block·age
ˈbläk-ij 
: an act or instance of blocking : the state of being blocked
a blockage in an artery
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