occlusion

The process of occluding.

Something that occludes.

An obstruction of an anatomical passage, as of an artery by plaque.

The alignment of the teeth of the upper and lower jaws when brought together.

The process of occluding air masses.

An occluded front.

Closure at some point in the vocal tract that blocks the flow of air in the production of an oral or nasal stop.

In dentistry, the fitting into each other of the cusps of the opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaws.