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occlude
[ŏ-klo̳d´]1. to fit close together.
2. to close tight.
3. to obstruct.
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oc·clude
(ŏ-klūd'),1. To close or bring together.
2. To enclose, as in an occluded virus.
[see occlusion]
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occlude
(ə-klo͞od′)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.
oc·clud′ent adj.
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oc·clude
(ŏ-klūd')1. To close, plug, obstruct, or bring together.
2. To enclose, as in an occluded virus.
See: occlusion
See: occlusion
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
oc·clude
(ŏ-klūd')1. To close or bring together.
2. To enclose, as in an occluded virus
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012