occlusion
US /əˈkluː.ʒən/
UK /əˈkluː.ʒən/
名詞
1.
閉塞, 堵塞
the blockage or closing of a blood vessel or hollow organ
範例:
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The doctor diagnosed an arterial occlusion.
醫生診斷出動脈閉塞。
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A sudden occlusion of the coronary artery can lead to a heart attack.
冠狀動脈突然閉塞可能導致心臟病發作。
2.
咬合, 牙齒咬合
the way in which the upper and lower teeth meet when the mouth is closed
範例:
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Proper dental occlusion is important for chewing and speech.
正確的牙齒咬合對於咀嚼和說話很重要。
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Orthodontists often work to correct malocclusion.
正畸醫生通常致力於糾正錯頜。
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