occlusive
Americannoun
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a stop that is unreleased, as the p -sound in stop, or deviously released, as the k- sound in acme, acne, or action, the t- sound of catnip, the g- sound of pygmy or ugly.
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(not in technical use) any stop sound.
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Currently approved medications for the condition aim to open up blood vessels in the lungs, allowing for better blood flow; however, studies on lungs in patients on treatment still show severe occlusive vessel changes.
From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2023
“Putting an occlusive on your skin and letting it sit overnight sets you up for exacerbating clogged pores and breakouts,” Dr. Engelman said.
From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2021
Dr Yong says she tells her clients one way to combat maskne is to "avoid thick, occlusive skincare creams".
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2020
Petrolatum is known among chemists as a gold-standard occlusive agent, meaning it’s really, really good at keeping moisture in.
From Slate • Feb. 9, 2019
An occlusive dressing of melted paraffin has also been employed.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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