occlusion

noun
UK: /əˈkluː.ʒən/
US: /əˈkluː.ʒən/

  1. The act of blocking something.

    1. The occlusion of the artery caused him severe pain.
    2. The surgeon worked to remove the occlusion in the patient's carotid artery to prevent a stroke.

  2. In dentistry, the way that your teeth fit together when you close your mouth.

    1. Poor occlusion can lead to teeth grinding and jaw pain.
    2. The dentist checked the patient's occlusion after fitting the new crown, ensuring a proper bite.

  3. In meteorology, the process of a cold front overtaking a warm front.

    1. An occlusion is often associated with stormy weather.
    2. The weather forecast indicated an approaching occlusion, bringing with it a chance of heavy rain.

Synonyms

blockage obstruction closure impediment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "occlusion" in English means: The act of blocking something., In dentistry, the way that your teeth fit together when you close your mouth., In meteorology, the process of a cold front overtaking a warm front..

The phonetic transcription of "occlusion" is /əˈkluː.ʒən/ in British English and /əˈkluː.ʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "occlusion": blockage, obstruction, closure, impediment.

Example usage of "occlusion": "The occlusion of the artery caused him severe pain.". More examples on the page.