1. The obstruction or restriction of the natural movement or passage of a fluid, traffic, or any continuous stream
The accident caused impeded flow on the highway during rush hour.
O acidente causou fluxo impedido na rodovia durante a hora de pico.
2. In medical contexts, the reduced or blocked circulation of blood or other bodily fluids
The patient's impeded flow of cerebrospinal fluid required immediate intervention.
O fluxo impedido de líquido cefalorraquidiano do paciente exigiu intervenção imediata.