occlusion

/əˈkluːʒn/noun

उच्चारण अक्लूज़न

अवरोध, रुकावट (रक्त-वाहिका आदि में)

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1
[C, U] medical
the blocking of a blood vessel or other passage in the body
अवरोध, रुकावट (रक्त-वाहिका आदि में)
- The scan showed an occlusion in one of the arteries.
Synonyms blockage obstruction
2
[U] technical
the way the upper and lower teeth fit together when the mouth is closed
(दाँतों का) आपसी मेल, ऑक्लूज़न
- The dentist checked her occlusion.
3
[C] technical
(in weather) the stage when a cold front catches up with a warm front and pushes the warm air upwards
(मौसम विज्ञान में) अधिविष्ट वाताग्र
- An occlusion brought heavy rain to the hills.

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