occlusion

Occlusion (from Latin occludere ' to close') stands for:

• Occlusion (meteorology) , merging of the cold and warm fronts of a low
• Occlusion (chemistry) , inclusion of foreign matter or impurities
• Occlusion (medicine) , closure of a hollow organ or a passage
• Occlusion (dentistry) , spatial relationship of the teeth to each other when clenched
• Occlusion (pharmacy) , covering skin areas

See also:

• Occlusion effect

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