occlusion

Noun

Meaning

The act of occluding, or the state of being occluded.

The transient approximation of the edges of a natural opening; imperforation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

stop block closure blockage stoppage occluded front cork close cap arrest catch closing seal barrier restriction

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Antonyms

hand service addition beginning help act

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Hypernyms

position attack front obstruction impediment obstructer

Hyponyms

plug implosion embolism stopper thrombosis breechblock

Phrases with the word

nasolacrimal occlusion retinal vein occlusion femoral artery occlusion acute coronary occlusion pyloric occlusion protrusive occlusion

Examples

we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe Source: Internet

Abnormalities of occlusion (problems with the bite) are often blamed for TMD but there is no evidence that these factors are involved. Source: Internet

A prenasalized stop starts out with a lowered velum that raises during the occlusion. Source: Internet

Abnormal adhesion and decreased deformability of RBCs are the main causes of blood vessel occlusion (vaso-occlusion) in SCD. Source: Internet

If the decrease in blood pressure is systemic (rather than occlusion of the renal artery) baroreceptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch will be stimulated. Source: Internet

Duct tape occlusion therapy (DTOT) is a method intended to treat warts by covering them with duct tape for an extended period. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

occlusal tooth occlusally occluse occlusion body occlusional occlusive