Embolus

usgb/ˈembələs/
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.
Visual representation of "embolus" - A thing, usually a blood clot, that blocks a blood vessel carried by the blood from one part of the body to another.

Often appears as...

  • pulmonary embolus
  • arterial embolus

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Medical Severity

The term 'embolus' often indicates a serious medical event requiring immediate attention.

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He was rushed to the hospital after an embolus was detected in his leg.
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Not Always Blood

'Embolus' isn't always blood-related; it can be air, fat, or other substances.

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Surgeons must be vigilant for the rare but dangerous fat embolus during liposuction.
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Sudden Occurrences

Embolus events typically occur suddenly, provoking immediate symptoms.

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Out of nowhere, a pulmonary embolus caused her to gasp for air and collapse.
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