In a normal situation, smothering requires at least partial obstruction of both the nasal cavities and the mouth to lead to asphyxia.

Wreckage of droids and dead bodies also cause partial obstructions.

Symptoms may be chronic, suggesting partial obstruction or intussusception.

It more commonly is due to partial obstruction of the upper airway.

A 'standing column' is suggestive of a partial obstruction.

Depending on the severity of the obstruction, a partial obstruction may relieve itself with conservative medical intervention.

Heavy infections can cause a partial or total obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract.

Swelling of the gland, also usually intermittent, often suddenly appearing or increasing before mealtimes, and then slowly going down (partial obstruction).

These disorders can lead to total or partial obstruction of the bowel.

Quality found some debris and set it on the road to represent at least a partial obstruction to future traffic.