Embolism

usgb/ˈembəlɪzəm/
noun

A blockage in an artery, usually due to a blood clot or other substance like air bubbles or fat droplets.

The man had a stroke because of an embolism in one of the blood vessels in his brain.
Visual representation of "embolism" - A blockage in an artery, usually due to a blood clot or other substance like air bubbles or fat droplets.

Often appears as...

  • pulmonary embolism
  • arterial embolism

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Medical Emergency

Used to describe a serious medical condition requiring urgent care.

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A sudden embolism required immediate surgery to save the patient's life.
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Technical Term

Often found in medical discussions; not usually in casual conversation.

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During the conference, doctors focused on the latest treatments for embolism.
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Context-Specific

Clarify the type of embolism when possible, such as 'pulmonary embolism'.

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The radiologist diagnosed a pulmonary embolism from the CT scan results.
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