Definition of occlusion

occlusion Noun The process of occluding, or something that occludes.
occlusion Noun Anything that obstructs or closes a vessel or canal.
occlusion Noun The alignment of the teeth when upper and lower jaws are brought together.
occlusion Noun An occluded front.
occlusion Noun A closure within the vocal tract that produces an oral stop or nasal stop.
occlusion Noun The absorption of a gas or liquid by a substance such as a metal.
occlusion Noun The blocking of the view of part of an image by another.