noun
occlusion
Occlusion (noun) means the act of blocking something, or the thing that does the blocking.
noun
1
The act of blocking something, or the thing that does the blocking.
2
Something that blocks a tube or passage in the body.
3
The way the upper and lower teeth meet and fit together.
4
A weather front that has become occluded.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin occlūsiō, occlūsiōnis (“occluding, obstruction”), which came from Classical Latin occlūdō (“to shut up or close up; to restrain”), itself from ob plus claudō (“to shut or close”).
Related words
Rhymes for occlusion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of occlusion?
"occlusion" (noun) means the act of blocking something, or the thing that does the blocking.
What is another word for occlusion?
Other words for "occlusion" include stop, block, stoppage, closure, blockage.
What is the opposite of occlusion?
Opposites of "occlusion" include opening, patency.
What are the different meanings of occlusion?
"occlusion" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of blocking something, or the thing that does the blocking; 2. Something that blocks a tube or passage in the body; 3. The way the upper and lower teeth meet and fit together.
