† oˈppletion Med. Obs.
[ad. med.L. or L. type *opplētiōn-em, n. of action f. opplēre: see prec.]
The action of filling or condition of being filled up; undue fullness of habit or of an organ or part.
| 1615 Crooke Body of Man 506 In the oppletion or filling of the ventricles by any humor. 1713 Gentl. Instructed (ed. 5) 183 An Imposthume calls for a Lance, and Oppletion for unpalatable Evacuatories. 1764 Characters in Ann. Reg. 42/2 He..had..an oppletion of the whole habit. |