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noun
An object that partially or completely impedes the amount of light reaching the eye.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An implement designed to temporarily block light to one eye.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
A catheter-delivered device that blocks a hole in the wall of a heart, often having an umbrella-type design and folded up until the catheter arrives at the area of the defect in the heart. Once in place the occluder is unfolded on both sides of the defect so that pressure from both sides keeps it in place.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: cardiology, medicine, sciences
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History
From occlude + -er.
