occlude 1 To close, obstruct, or prevent passage. For example, to occlude an artery is to block the flow of blood. 2 To bring together. For example, to occlude the teeth is to oppose the upper with the lower teeth, as for chewing.
occlude 1 To close, obstruct, or prevent passage. For example, to occlude an artery is to block the flow of blood. 2 To bring together. For example, to occlude the teeth is to oppose the upper with the lower teeth, as for chewing.