Definition of Occlusions. Meaning of Occlusions. Synonyms of Occlusions

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Definition of Occlusions

Occlusion
Occlusion Oc*clu"sion, n. [See Occlude.] 1. The act of occluding, or the state of being occluded. Constriction and occlusion of the orifice. --Howell. 2. (Med.) The transient approximation of the edges of a natural opening; imperforation. --Dunglison. Occlusion of gases (Chem. & Physics), the phenomenon of absorbing gases, as exhibited by platinum, palladium, iron, or charcoal; thus, palladium absorbs, or occludes, nearly a thousand times its own volume of hydrogen, and in this case a chemical compound seems to be formed.

Meaning of Occlusions from wikipedia

- Look up occlusion, occlude, or occlusal in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Occlusion may refer to: Occlusion (dentistry), the manner in which the upper...
- The occlusion effect occurs when an object fills the outer portion of a person's ear canal, causing that person to perceive echo-like "hollow" or "booming"...
- areas. There are two types of front occlusions, warm and cold, depending on the temperature contrast: In a cold occlusion, the cold air m**** that overtakes...
- In 3D computer graphics, modeling, and animation, ambient occlusion is a shading and rendering technique used to calculate how exposed each point in a...
- ischaemia. Embolic occlusions should be considered when patients present with a sudden and severe onset. Acute arterial occlusions may also lead to arterial...
- "What are Retinal Vascular Occlusions?". The Retina Centre. Retrieved 31 January 2010. "Understanding Vascular Occlusion". AGA Medical Corporation. Retrieved...
- Occlusion, in a dental context, means simply the contact between teeth. More technically, it is the relationship between the maxillary (upper) and mandibular...
- Arterial occlusion is a condition involving partial or complete blockage of blood flow through an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated...
- A coronary occlusion, or coronary artery disease, is the partial or complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery. This condition was first...
- Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), also referred to as left atrial appendage closure (LAAC), is a procedure used to reduce the risk of blood clots...