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occlude
This term carries a clinical and technical weight, typically appearing in medical, dental, or astronomical contexts. It describes a complete or partial blockage that prevents flow or visibility, evoking a sense of precise, physical obstruction rather than a general or accidental closing. In medicine, it specifically refers to the sealing of a vessel or orifice, while in dentistry, it describes the functional meeting of teeth.
Astronomically, the word describes a specific type of occultation where one celestial object hides another. This differs from a simple eclipse in its technical focus on the act of one body masking another from the observer's perspective. The word is rarely used in casual conversation, as "block" or "close" would be the standard choices for non-technical scenarios.
Meanings
Examples
A blood clot can occlude a major artery and cause a stroke.
The surgeon worked carefully to ensure the vessel did not occlude during the procedure.
I wonder if this debris will occlude the drainage pipe.
Please bite down slowly so I can see how your teeth occlude.
The dentist noted that the upper and lower arches do not occlude properly.
The patient struggled to occlude their jaw due to the swelling.
The moon will occlude the distant star for several minutes.
Wait for the planet to occlude the sun to get the best image.