embolus
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/ˈembələs/
🇬🇧
/ˈembələs/
noun
R
A mass of material that blocks a blood vessel, like a blood clot or air bubble.
The doctor warned that the embolus could lead to a serious health issue if not treated promptly.
translation
A mass of material that blocks a blood vessel, like a blood clot or air bubble.
Word Forms
Plural
emboli