Occlude
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Occlude [uh-klood]

VERB

VERB

  • To close up or obstruct

  • (Chemistry) To absorb, as a gas by a metal

Example

“Scientists say that veins can get occluded by blood clots.”

“The swelling of the walls may partly or completely occlude the lumen of the vessels.”

Synonyms

Choke, Clog, Congest, Curb

Antonyms

Open, Advance, Unblock, Clear