noun
occlusion
Occlusion (noun) means the process of occluding, or something that occludes.
noun
1
The process of occluding, or something that occludes.
2
Anything that obstructs or closes a vessel or canal.
3
The alignment of the teeth when upper and lower jaws are brought together.
4
An occluded front.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin occlūsiō, occlūsiōnis (“occluding, obstruction”), from the Classical Latin occlūdō (“to shut up or close up; to restrain”), from ob + claudō (“to shut or close”).
Rhymes for occlusion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of occlusion?
"occlusion" (noun) means the process of occluding, or something that occludes.
What are the different meanings of occlusion?
"occlusion" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process of occluding, or something that occludes; 2. Anything that obstructs or closes a vessel or canal; 3. The alignment of the teeth when upper and lower jaws are brought together.