Occlusive Meaning and Definition
Occlusive
Pronunciation
/ˈɒkləsɪv/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A narrowing or blockage of a passage or opening, such as a blood vessel or airway, that prevents the normal flow of fluids or gases.
Etymology
From Latin ‘occludere’, to shut or close, from ‘oculus’, eye.
Usage Notes
Occlusive refers to a physical blockage, rather than a temporary obstruction caused by an obstruction in the normal flow of fluids or gases.
Cultural References
Occlusive has appeared in medical dictionaries and textbooks, as well as in academic articles on physiology and anatomy.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Blocked or obstructed
Related Words or Phrases
- Blockage
- Obstruction
- Impediment
Collocations
- Occlusive disease
- Occlusive disorders
Frequency of Use
Occlusive is a relatively rare word, but it is increasingly used in medical and scientific contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Oclusive
- Oclussive