Occludant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Occludant is a noun meaning Something that occludes.
Meaning
Something that occludes.
More Meanings
- (phonetics) Synonym of occlusive.
Example Sentences
He terms petrolatum "the best of the occludants and a good moisturizer, but it is unacceptable in its raw state."
An occludant precursor composition for forming an occlusion mass upon introduction of the precursor into a mammalian body comprising a solution of: a.) partially hydrolyzed polyvinylacetate, b.) a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent, and c) a soluble radio-opaque material.
The agent may comprise thrombotic agents to reduce the risks of leaks around the occludant, cellular in-growth agents to enhance the permanence of the hemostatic seal provided by the occludant, and/or other agents that provide other therapeutic benefits to the tissue surrounding the bladder.
Word Forms
- occludants
- occludent
Synonyms for occludant
Depending on context, synonyms include occlusive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include occludent, occluder, occlusion, occulter, covert, scotomy.
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