Definition of Occlude

1. Verb. Block passage through. "Obstruct the path"

Exact synonyms: Block, Close Up, Impede, Jam, Obstruct, Obturate
Specialized synonyms: Block Off, Blockade, Barricade, Barricado, Barricade, Asphyxiate, Choke, Stifle, Suffocate, Tie Up, Dam, Dam Up, Block Out, Screen, Earth Up, Land Up, Bar, Barricade, Block, Block Off, Block Up, Blockade, Stop, Back Up, Choke, Choke Off, Clog, Clog Up, Congest, Foul
Generic synonyms: Hinder, Impede
Derivative terms: Blocking, Impediment, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructive, Obstructor, Obturator, Occlusion, Occlusive
Antonyms: Free

Definition of Occlude

1. v. t. To shut up; to close.

Definition of Occlude

1. Verb. To obstruct, cover, or otherwise block an opening. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Occlude

1. to close or stop up [v -CLUDED, -CLUDING, -CLUDES]

Medical Definition of Occlude

1. 1. To shut up; to close. 2. To take in and retain; to absorb; said especially with respect to gases; as iron, platinum, and palladium occlude large volumes of hydrogen. Origin: L. Occludere, occlusum; ob (see Ob-) + claudere to shut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Occlude

occipitomental diameter
occipitomental projection
occipitoparietal
occipitopontine tract
occipitoposterior position
occipitotectal tract
occipitotemporal
occipitotemporal sulcus
occipitothalamic
occipitothalamic radiation
occipitotransverse position
occiput
occiputs
occision
occisions
occlude (current term)
occluded
occluded front
occluded fronts
occluded virus
occludens junction
occludent
occluder
occluders
occludes
occludin
occluding
occluding centric relation record
occluding frame
occluding ligature

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