obvolvent,a.|əbˈvɒlvənt| [ad. L. obvolvent-em, pr.pple. of obvolvĕre: see prec.] Wrapping or folding round; obvolving: see quot. 1857Mayne Expos.Lex., Obvolvens.. Folding about; wrapping round; applied to remedies..which act by affording mechanical support, as bandages, etc.: obvolvent.