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ocluir

[o-klu-ˈir]
verb
to occlude
1. to close or block an opening, passage, or vessel
The blood clot occluded the artery.
O coágulo ocluiu a artéria.
2. in dentistry, to bring teeth together in contact
The patient's teeth occlude properly when biting.
Os dentes do paciente ocluem corretamente ao morder.
3. to obstruct or prevent passage through
The tumor occludes the airway.
O tumor oclui as vias aéreas.
Synonyms
obstruirbloquearfecharentupir
Antonyms
abrirdesobstruirdesbloquear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ocluir
standard usage in medical and dental contexts
Portugal
ocluir
standard usage, primarily technical/medical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

ocluir uma artéria (to occlude an artery)
ocluir as vias aéreas (to block the airways)
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