1. The act or process of completely destroying, erasing, or eliminating something
The obliteration of the old building made way for the new development.
A obliteração do edifício antigo abriu caminho para o novo desenvolvimento.
2. In medicine, the closure or blocking of a body passage or vessel
Obliteration of the blood vessel prevented further bleeding.
A obliteração do vaso sanguíneo impediu o sangramento posterior.
3. Complete destruction or removal from existence
The obliteration of historical records was a major loss.
A obliteração dos registros históricos foi uma perda significativa.