embolism
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/ˈembəlɪzəm/
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/ˈembəlɪzəm/
noun
R
A blockage in a blood vessel caused by a clot or other foreign matter.
The patient was at risk of an embolism due to his sedentary lifestyle.
translation
A blockage in a blood vessel caused by a clot or other foreign matter.
Word Forms
Plural
embolisms