Definition of "obturator"

(surgery) An object used to obstruct a hole, such as a fissure of the palate.  examples

(anatomy) The membrane vessels, etc. that close the obturator foramen, or thyroid foramen, a large opening or fenestra in the anterior part of the hip bone.  examples

(engineering) A valve closure member (disk, gate, plug, etc.).  examples

(ordnance) Any device for preventing the escape of gas through the breech mechanism of a breech-loading gun; a gas check.  examples

(photography) A camera shutter.  examples