In meteorology, an occluded front is a weather front formed during the process of cyclogenesis. The classical view of an occluded front is that they are formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, such that the warm air is separated from the cyclone center at the surface.

Does occluded mean blocked?

An occlusion occurs when something has been closed up or blocked off.

What is meant by occlusion in medical terms?

An occlusion is a complete or partial blockage of a blood vessel. ... An occlusion can reduce or even stop the flow of oxygen-rich blood to downstream vital tissues like the heart, brain, or extremities.