What is another word for preocclusion?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪəklˈuːʒən] (IPA) 
Preocclusion refers to the act of closing or obstructing something before it reaches its intended destination. Synonyms for preocclusion include preclusion, prevention, hindrance, obstruction, blockage, impediment, barrier, and restriction. Preclusion and prevention both suggest the idea of stopping something from happening, while hindrance and obstruction imply something that gets in the way of progress. Blockage, impediment, and barrier all suggest something that is physically stopping movement. Finally, restriction suggests a limitation placed on something. All of these synonyms convey the idea of something being blocked or prevented from reaching its desired outcome, making them useful alternatives to the term preocclusion.
