Occlusion
noun
The action of blocking or shutting something off.
The road was closed due to the occlusion of a tunnel.
Often appears as...
- blood vessel occlusion
- road occlusion
noun
A dental term referring to the contact between teeth.
Improper occlusion may lead to various dental issues.
Often appears as...
- dental occlusion
- improper occlusion
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In meteorology, it's the process of a cold air mass overtaking a warm air mass.
Occlusion often leads to the formation of severe storms.
Often appears as...
- occlusion meteorology
- occlusion of air masses
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In cardiology, it's the blockage of a blood vessel.
The patient had a coronary occlusion which required immediate surgery.
Often appears as...
- coronary occlusion
- vascular occlusion
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In computer graphics, it's the hiding of one object behind another.
In her 3D model, she utilized occlusion to add depth to the scene.
Often appears as...
- ambient occlusion
- depth occlusion
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The action of blocking or shutting something off.
The road was closed due to the occlusion of a tunnel.
Often appears as...
- blood vessel occlusion
- road occlusion
noun
A dental term referring to the contact between teeth.
Improper occlusion may lead to various dental issues.
Often appears as...
- dental occlusion
- improper occlusion
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In meteorology, it's the process of a cold air mass overtaking a warm air mass.
Occlusion often leads to the formation of severe storms.
Often appears as...
- occlusion meteorology
- occlusion of air masses
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In cardiology, it's the blockage of a blood vessel.
The patient had a coronary occlusion which required immediate surgery.
Often appears as...
- coronary occlusion
- vascular occlusion
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In computer graphics, it's the hiding of one object behind another.
In her 3D model, she utilized occlusion to add depth to the scene.
Often appears as...
- ambient occlusion
- depth occlusion
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Blockages
Use 'occlusion' to describe something physically preventing passage or visibility.
After the accident, the tree's occlusion of the road caused a traffic jam.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Human-Caused
'Occlusion' often implies a natural or accidental blockage, rather than one made on purpose.
Heavy snowfall led to the occlusion of mountain trails.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Blockages
Use 'occlusion' to describe something physically preventing passage or visibility.
After the accident, the tree's occlusion of the road caused a traffic jam.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Human-Caused
'Occlusion' often implies a natural or accidental blockage, rather than one made on purpose.
Heavy snowfall led to the occlusion of mountain trails.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Blockages
Use 'occlusion' to describe something physically preventing passage or visibility.
After the accident, the tree's occlusion of the road caused a traffic jam.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Human-Caused
'Occlusion' often implies a natural or accidental blockage, rather than one made on purpose.
Heavy snowfall led to the occlusion of mountain trails.
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