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laryngospasm vs occlusion

occlusion vs laryngospasm

laryngospasm and occlusion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
laryngospasm Yes No No No
occlusion Yes No No No
As nouns, occlusion is a hypernym of laryngospasm; that is, occlusion is a word with a broader meaning than laryngospasm:
  • laryngospasm: a closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs
  • occlusion: closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
laryngospasm (noun) occlusion (noun)
a closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs the act of blocking
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
(dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed
(meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft
closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
Difference between laryngospasm and occlusion

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