Occlusion ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Occlusion ( noun )

The blocking or closing of a passage or opening, especially in a tooth or blood vessel.

Origin:

The word 'occlusion' comes from the latin word 'occlusio', which means 'a shutting or closure'.

Examples:

1. The dentist detected an occlusion in the patient's molar that was causing pain.
2. The occlusion of the artery caused a stroke in the patient.
3. The occlusion of the drain was preventing the water from flowing through.
4. The surgeon performed a procedure to remove the occlusion in the patient's heart.
5. The occlusion of the nasal passages was causing difficulty in breathing.

(As a verb)

Occlusion ( verb )

The blocking or closing of a passage or opening, especially in a tooth or blood vessel.

Origin:

The word 'occlusion' comes from the latin word 'occlusio', which means 'a shutting or closure'.

Examples:

1. The dentist detected an occlusion in the patient's molar that was causing pain.
2. The occlusion of the artery caused a stroke in the patient.
3. The occlusion of the drain was preventing the water from flowing through.
4. The surgeon performed a procedure to remove the occlusion in the patient's heart.
5. The occlusion of the nasal passages was causing difficulty in breathing.