occluse

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of closing off or obstructing a passage, opening, or other thing.

  - "The dam caused an occluse that prevented the river from flowing freely."
  - "The doctor performed an occlusional procedure to stop the bleeding."

• Noun

  A structure that obstructs or closes off a passage or opening.

  - "The bridge formed an occluse over the river."
  - "The occlusional plate in the ear prevents the passage of water."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with occluse
obdurate , oblate , occurate

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Variants

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ocellar , ocelli , ocellus

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'occludere' meaning 'to shut' or 'to close'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'occlusional' is often used in dentistry to describe the contact between teeth.

2. In astronomy, an occultation refers to the hiding of one celestial body by another.

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Related Concepts

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1. occlusion: The act of covering or obstructing something, usually in a medical context.

2. occluder: A device used to obstruct or close off a passage or opening.

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Culture

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In literature, 'occluse' has been used metaphorically to describe a blockage or obstruction in a character's emotional or psychological state. In art, it can refer to a technique used in painting to create depth and texture by applying thick layers of paint.

How to Memorize "occluse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dam closing off a river to understand the meaning of 'occluse'. Imagine a door being shut to block off a room.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'occluse' with 'obstruct' or 'block'. Remember that it refers to the act of closing off or covering something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'occluse' sounds like 'obstruct' or 'occlude' and means 'to close off'.

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