occlusion

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of covering or obstructing all or part of an object or area.

  - "The occlusion of the sun by the moon during a solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon."
  - "The dentist used a temporary filling to prevent further decay, providing an occlusion for the tooth."

• Noun

  A reduction in blood flow to an area due to the narrowing or blockage of an artery.

  - "The patient experienced a myocardial infarction due to a significant occlusion in the left anterior descending artery."
  - "The occlusion in the carotid artery led to a stroke, causing paralysis on the right side of the body."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with occlusion
closure , exclosure , enclosure , exposure

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Variants

List of all variants of occlusion that leads to same result
occlusion , occlusions , coronary occlusion , coronary occlusions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'occludere,' meaning 'to shut' or 'to close', derived from the prefix 'ob-' (meaning 'toward') and the root 'claudere' (meaning 'to shut').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'occlusion' is commonly used in various fields, including dentistry, medicine, and astronomy.

2. In astronomy, an occultation is an event where one celestial body passes in front of another, causing it to be temporarily hidden.

3. In psychology, occlusion refers to the phenomenon where an object is perceived as larger when part of it is occluded compared to when it is fully visible.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstruction: Related concept: Obstruction refers to the act of blocking or preventing the normal flow or passage of something. Occlusion is a specific type of obstruction where there is a complete or near-complete covering or blocking.

2. occlusal: Related term: Occurs in the field of dentistry and refers to the contact between opposing teeth or surfaces during biting or chewing.

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Culture

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In literature, occlusion is often used as a metaphor for the blocking or hiding of truth or knowledge. In art, occlusion refers to the technique of painting or drawing where one color or shape covers another.

How to Memorize "occlusion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hand covering an eye or a mouth, or imagine a blockage in a pipe. Visualize the complete or near-complete covering or blocking of an object or area.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'occlusion' with 'obstruction' or 'covering.' Remember that occlusion is a specific type of obstruction where there is a complete or near-complete covering or blocking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'occlusion' and the phrase 'obstructs the view' or 'covers completely.'

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