- occlusion (noun)closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
- occluded front, occlusion (noun)(meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft
- occlusion (noun)(dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed
- blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage (noun)an obstruction in a pipe or tube"we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
- blockage, closure, occlusion (noun)the act of blocking
- 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.
- Occlusion Occlusion, in a dental context, means simply the contact between teeth. More technically, it is the relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth when they approach each other, as occurs during chewing or at rest. Malocclusion is the misalignment of teeth and jaws, or more simply, a "bad bite". Malocclusion can cause a number of health and dental problems. Static occlusion refers to contact between teeth when the jaw is closed and stationary, while dynamic occlusion refers to occlusal contacts made when the jaw is moving. Dynamic occlusion is also termed as articulation. During chewing, there is no tooth contact between the teeth on the chewing side of the mouth. Centric occlusion is the occlusion of opposing teeth when the mandible is in centric relation. Centric occlusion is the first tooth contact and may or may not coincide with maximum intercuspation. It is also referred to as a person's habitual bite, bite of convenience, or intercuspation position. Centric relation, not to be confused with centric occlusion, is a relationship between the maxilla and mandible.
acting out (noun) a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult acting out (noun) (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic Sample Sentences & Example Usage Comedy is acting out optimism. The officers were not acting out of line at any time during the arrest. The person involved in this altercation had a semi-automatic gun, and the officers were protecting themselves and the public. They did what had to be done to protect themselves. I have seen firsthand how the pressure of fame and stardom can trigger vulnerable kids to develop both bad behavior and mental illness, it is the stress for those with poor coping skills that can then lead to acting out. For those with the right genetics, this can trigger illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia.
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