occlude

occlude /oc·clude/ (ŏ-klldbomacd´) to fit close together; to close tight; to obstruct or close off.

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oc·clude (-kld)

v.

1. To cause to become closed; obstruct.

2. To prevent the passage of.

3. To bring together the upper and lower teeth in proper alignment for chewing.

4. To enclose a virus, as in an inclusion body.

5. In chemistry, to absorb and retain gases and other substances.

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oc·cludent adj.

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occlude.

See occlusion.

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occlude (ōklood´),

v to close together. To bring together; to shut. To bring the mandibular teeth into contact with the maxillary teeth.

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occlude

to fit close together; to close tight; to obstruct or close off.