Word of the day: Occluded

Occluded

[uh-kloo-did] 

adjective

1. closed or obstructed by an object, such as a blood vessel being occluded by a clot; hidden or concealed

Examples of occluded in a sentence:

• The surgeon cleared the occluded artery to restore proper blood flow to the heart.

• The storm clouds occluded the sun, casting a shadow over the landscape.

Occluded is derived from the Latin word occludere, meaning "to shut" or "to close." In medical contexts, occlusion refers to the blockage or obstruction of a passage or vessel, such as a blood vessel or airway. This term is also used in meteorology to describe the process of clouds blocking the view of celestial bodies or other objects. Occlusion can have significant implications in various fields, from healthcare to environmental science, highlighting the importance of understanding and addressing obstructions.

blocked 

obstructed

closed 

concealed

 veiled