adjective, nounpl: occlusives (noun form)
oclusivo
1. Blocking or closing an opening; preventing passage or flow
The occlusive bandage prevented air from reaching the wound.
O curativo oclusivo impediu o ar de atingir a ferida.
2. In phonetics, a consonant sound produced by blocking the airflow completely
In English, 'p', 't', and 'k' are occlusive consonants.
Em inglês, 'p', 't' e 'k' são consoantes oclusivas.
3. In medicine, relating to the closure or obstruction of a blood vessel or passage
The occlusive disease affected blood flow to the patient's limbs.
A doença oclusiva afetou o fluxo sanguíneo para os membros do paciente.
The term 'oclusivo' is primarily technical, used in medical, dental, and linguistic fields in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazilian healthcare, occlusive dressings are commonly recommended for wound care. The term has no casual or slang equivalent and is used in professional contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
occlusive dressing (curativo oclusivo)
occlusive disease (doença oclusiva)
occlusive arterial disease (doença arterial oclusiva)
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