Meaning Of The Word Occlude

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What's The Definition Of Occlude?

occlude in American English
to close, shut, or block (a passage)
to meet with the cusps fitting close together
intransitive verb: to shut or close, with the cusps of the opposing teeth of the upper and lower jaws fitting together
transitive verb: to close, shut, or stop up (a passage, opening, etc.)

occlude in British English
verb: to block or stop up (a passage or opening); obstruct

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