Occlusion
Pronunciation: /əˈkluːʒən/
Occlusion (noun)
- a blockage or closing of a blood vessel or hollow organ in the body
- the way the upper and lower teeth fit together when the mouth is closed
- the blocking of sound, especially in speech, by an obstruction in the vocal tract
Examples
- The occlusion in the artery required immediate attention.
- Doctors discovered an occlusion that was affecting blood flow.
Common collocations: arterial occlusion, cause an occlusion, treat an occlusion, dental occlusion, correct occlusion