Occlude: meaning, definitions and examples

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occlude

 

[ əˈkluːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical

To obstruct or block a passage, especially a blood vessel or hollow organ.

Synonyms

block, clog, obstruct

Examples of usage

  • The blood clot was causing the vessel to occlude.
  • If the artery continues to occlude, the patient may experience a heart attack.
Context #2 | Verb

dentistry

To bring the opposing surfaces of the teeth into contact.

Synonyms

close, press together, shut

Examples of usage

  • The dentist instructed the patient to occlude their teeth to check the bite.
  • She asked the patient to occlude their teeth to see if there were any alignment issues.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To close or shut off.

Synonyms

close, seal, shut

Examples of usage

  • The curtains were drawn to occlude the sunlight.
  • He used a barrier to occlude the entrance.

Translations

Translations of the word "occlude" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocluir

🇮🇳 अवरोध करना

🇩🇪 verstopfen

🇮🇩 menyumbat

🇺🇦 перекривати

🇵🇱 zablokować

🇯🇵 遮る (さえぎる)

🇫🇷 occlure

🇪🇸 ocluir

🇹🇷 tıkanmak

🇰🇷 막다

🇸🇦 يسد

🇨🇿 ucpat

🇸🇰 upchať

🇨🇳 阻塞 (zǔsè)

🇸🇮 zamašiti

🇮🇸 stífla

🇰🇿 бітеп тастау

🇬🇪 დახშობა

🇦🇿 tıxamaq

🇲🇽 ocluir

Word origin

The word 'occlude' comes from the Latin word 'occludere', which means 'to close up'. It has been used in medical and dental contexts to describe the blocking or closing off of passages or surfaces. The term has been in use for centuries, evolving to its current usage in various fields.

See also: occlusion.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,314 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.