Finesentence mobile logo
Sign in Login / Register

Occluding: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿšซ
Add to dictionary

occluding

 

[ ษ™หˆkluหdษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical term

Occluding refers to the act of obstructing or closing off an opening or passage, particularly in a medical or anatomical context. In dentistry, for instance, occluding can refer to the way the upper and lower teeth come together. This term is often used when discussing blood vessels or airways that may become blocked, impacting bodily functions. Overall, occlusion is a critical concept in various fields, including medicine, dentistry, and even engineering.

Synonyms

blocking, closing, impeding, obstructing.

Examples of usage

  • The dentist evaluated the occluding surfaces of the patient's teeth.
  • The doctor noted that the occluding vessel was causing circulation problems.
  • Proper occluding in dental procedures is vital for patient comfort.
  • Occluding airways can lead to serious complications in emergencies.

Translations

Translations of the word "occluding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oclusivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคฐเฅ‹เคงเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verdeckend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menutupi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะบั€ะธะฒะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zablokowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฎ่”ฝใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท occlusif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ocluyente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถrten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ๋‹จํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzavรญrajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zakrรฝvajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฎๆŒก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zakriva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lokandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qapanan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oclusivo

Etymology

The term 'occlude' originates from the Latin word 'occludere', which means 'to close up' or 'to shut.' It is formed from the prefix 'ob-' meaning 'against' and 'claudere' meaning 'to shut'. The use of the term in a medical context can be traced back to the late 19th century, where it began to surface in clinical literature discussing anatomical structures. Over the years, its application has expanded beyond medicine to include fields such as dentistry, optics, and engineering, where it denotes any process that involves closure or blockage. Today, 'occlude' is commonly used in various scientific and technical disciplines, reflecting its versatility in describing the obstruction of channels, vessels, or even light in certain contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,865 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.