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occlude, segregate

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Example:The artery was occluded by a thrombus, leading to myocardial infarction.

Definition:to block or obstruct, often used in medical contexts to indicate the prevention of the passage of air, fluid, or other substances.

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Example:The severe asthma attack caused an acute airway embolization, segregating the patient from air flow.

Definition:to separate or isolate, often used metaphorically to describe the process of blocking off a path or channel.

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