Embolus
noun
A thing, usually a blood clot, that blocks a blood vessel carried by the blood from one part of the body to another.
A coronary embolus can cause a sudden heart attack.
Often appears as...
- pulmonary embolus
- arterial embolus
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Formal
Technical
noun
In invertebrates, the chitinous plug or covering closing the aperture of a spiral shell.
The tiny creature secures itself with a chitinous embolus.
Often appears as...
- chitinous embolus
- spiral shell embolus
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Formal
Academic
noun
A thing, usually a blood clot, that blocks a blood vessel carried by the blood from one part of the body to another.
A coronary embolus can cause a sudden heart attack.
Often appears as...
- pulmonary embolus
- arterial embolus
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
In invertebrates, the chitinous plug or covering closing the aperture of a spiral shell.
The tiny creature secures itself with a chitinous embolus.
Often appears as...
- chitinous embolus
- spiral shell embolus
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Severity
The term 'embolus' often indicates a serious medical event requiring immediate attention.
He was rushed to the hospital after an embolus was detected in his leg.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Blood
'Embolus' isn't always blood-related; it can be air, fat, or other substances.
Surgeons must be vigilant for the rare but dangerous fat embolus during liposuction.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Occurrences
Embolus events typically occur suddenly, provoking immediate symptoms.
Out of nowhere, a pulmonary embolus caused her to gasp for air and collapse.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Severity
The term 'embolus' often indicates a serious medical event requiring immediate attention.
He was rushed to the hospital after an embolus was detected in his leg.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Blood
'Embolus' isn't always blood-related; it can be air, fat, or other substances.
Surgeons must be vigilant for the rare but dangerous fat embolus during liposuction.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Occurrences
Embolus events typically occur suddenly, provoking immediate symptoms.
Out of nowhere, a pulmonary embolus caused her to gasp for air and collapse.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Severity
The term 'embolus' often indicates a serious medical event requiring immediate attention.
He was rushed to the hospital after an embolus was detected in his leg.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Blood
'Embolus' isn't always blood-related; it can be air, fat, or other substances.
Surgeons must be vigilant for the rare but dangerous fat embolus during liposuction.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Occurrences
Embolus events typically occur suddenly, provoking immediate symptoms.
Out of nowhere, a pulmonary embolus caused her to gasp for air and collapse.
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