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Definition of occlusor in English:

occlusor

noun

Zoology

  • A muscle (or, rarely: other structure) that serves to close an opening or passage. Frequently attributive, especially in "occlusor muscle".

Origin

Mid 19th century. From classical Latin occlūs-, past participial stem of occlūdere occlude + -or.

Pronunciation

occlusor

/əˈkluːsə/