occlusion
noun
Simple meaning
Anything that obstructs or closes a vessel or canal.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
uhkloozhuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
əkˈluʒən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The process of occluding, or something that occludes.
medicine
Anything that obstructs or closes a vessel or canal.
medicinedentistry
The normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed
medicinedentistry
The alignment of the teeth when upper and lower jaws are brought together.
Word at a Glance
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
Share your sentence
Common Patterns and Combinations
How this word naturally appears with others.
Word Family
Related forms, grouped by how they connect.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
Occlusion of a coronary artery caused either by progressive atherosclerosis or by a blood clot.
More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin
Synonyms
Sense: occluding or or something that occludes
Ask Vocabaura
Understand the word your way.
What Does It Mean Here?
Words can change meaning depending on context.
Use it yourself
Keep learning “occlusion” by choosing the kind of practice you need next.
- Practice sentence writingWrite sentences with vocabulary and get instant feedback.
- Practice in contextAnswer short vocabulary questions drawn from real situations.
- Review vocabularyTest your recall and strengthen words over time.
- Practice typingType vocabulary in short rounds that draw from words you've learned and saved.
Want to type words like this one without looking at the keyboard? Each typing round draws from words you've learned, saved or need to review. Follow the free Learn to Type lessons and type your own vocabulary with confidence.
Dictionary data from Wiktionary via the Free Dictionary API. Simple meanings, combinations and word intelligence are built from verified reference data, no AI is used to load this page.