Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Occlusion.
Occlusion - as a noun
Closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attack12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
occluded front(dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed
An obstruction in a pipe or tube
Example: "We had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
block13blockage17closure9stop6stoppage13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impediment17impedimenta18obstructer14obstruction15obstructor14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of blocking
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockage17closure9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
obstruction15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The occlusion of the teeth may cause misalignment."
"The dentist recommended braces to correct the occlusion."
"The orthodontist noticed an occlusion in the patient's bite."
"The occlusion of blood vessels can lead to health problems."
"The surgeon performed a bypass to treat the occlusion in the heart artery."
Word Game Points
Is OCCLUSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, occlusion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OCCLUSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is OCCLUSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, occlusion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOCCLUSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is OCCLUSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, occlusion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOCCLUSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
