Occlusion Definition

occlusion
noun
  1. closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
  2. (meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft
  3. (dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed
  4. an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
  5. the act of blocking

"Occlusion" in song lyrics

See how occlusion is used in real songs:

  • "ambient occlusion"
    AOL — AOL
  • "spinal occlusion"
    AOL — AOL
  • "coronary occlusion"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "occlusion"

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