Occluded: meaning, definitions and examples

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occluded

 

[ əˈkluːdɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Occluded refers to a state wherein something is blocked, closed, or obstructed. In medical terminology, it often describes a blockage in blood vessels or respiratory pathways. This term can also refer to any situation where visibility is hindered due to physical barriers. Recognizing an occluded state is crucial in many medical assessments and interventions.

Synonyms

blocked, closed, hidden, obstructed.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor found that the artery was occluded.
  • An occluded airway can be life-threatening.
  • The occluded vision caused by fog made driving dangerous.

Translations

Translations of the word "occluded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocluído

🇮🇳 बंद

🇩🇪 okkludiert

🇮🇩 terhalang

🇺🇦 закритий

🇵🇱 zablokowany

🇯🇵 閉じた

🇫🇷 occlus

🇪🇸 ocluido

🇹🇷 tıkalı

🇰🇷 차단된

🇸🇦 مغلق

🇨🇿 uzavřený

🇸🇰 uzavretý

🇨🇳 封闭的

🇸🇮 zaklenjen

🇮🇸 lokuð

🇰🇿 жабық

🇬🇪 დახურული

🇦🇿 bağlı

🇲🇽 ocluido

Etymology

The word 'occluded' originates from the Latin term 'occludere', which means 'to shut up' or 'to close'. This Latin root combines 'ob-' (against) and 'claudere' (to shut). The usage of the term evolved through the influence of medical terminology in the late 19th century. Initially, it was adopted in scientific contexts to describe specific physical phenomena, such as occluded air in meteorology or blocked blood vessels in medicine. Over time, 'occluded' has maintained a consistent meaning of blockage or obstruction, reflecting both physical and metaphorical applications in language. Its consistent usage in medical literature has solidified its relevance in diagnosing conditions related to obstruction, enhancing our understanding of various medical emergencies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,267, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.