blockage
n.a situation where something is stopped or blocked, especially in a pipe or a body part. It prevents things from moving through normally.
n.an obstruction or blockage that prevents the normal passage of a substance or object. Often used in medical contexts to describe the interruption of blood flow or the clogging of a duct.
“The plumber found a blockage in the kitchen drain.”
“Doctors performed surgery to clear the blockage in the patient's artery and restore blood flow to the leg.”
“The sudden blockage of the river caused significant flooding in the valley, forcing local authorities to open emergency spillways to prevent further damage to the surrounding farmland.”
“The president declared a state of emergency in June, and the country’s Congress approved the use of the military to clear the blockages.”
From block + -age.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.