embolus
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈɛmbələs/
- Specialized
:
émbolo
- An embolus can form from a blood clot that detaches and travels through the bloodstream.
- pulmonary embolus
Examples
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Shortly thereafter, he suffered a blood clot in his lungs known as a pulmonary embolus, which required timely, life-saving hospitalization and treatment.
Blog text (15) -
The cases we have described show that contrast-enhanced computed tomography scanning can identify embolus within the main pulmonary trunk and that serial V/Q scans can document improvements in perfusion.
Academic text (1992) -
Each is called an embolus.
Blog text (4) -
The blood clot that moves into the bloodstream is called an embolus.
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She was transferred to our hospital for further management three months after her first pulmonary embolus.
Academic text (1992) -
A month later, she had a further pulmonary embolus, and angiography showed occlusion of the right upper and middle lobe pulmonary arteries, which was slightly reduced by streptokinase.
Academic text (1992) -
Information was recorded at each follow-up about any suspected myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular procedure, pulmonary embolus, cancer, or other serious adverse experience, and about the main reasons for all other hospital admissions (including day cases).
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All patients should be assessed for the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies, which may predispose them to thromboembolic events such as pregnancy loss, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolus.
Academic text (2014) -
The doctor explained that an embolus could block a blood vessel and lead to serious complications.
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After the surgery, they monitored the patient for any signs of an embolus developing.
Synonyms
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5.0
A thick lump of blood that forms inside a blood vessel
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3.8
A thick mass of blood that forms when it becomes solid and can block a blood vessel
How Likely
Surface Forms
Etymology
Embolus comes from Greek parts em- meaning 'in' and ballein meaning 'to throw', so it originally meant a 'thing thrown in'. That's why an embolus is a blood clot or air bubble that travels in the bloodstream and can block a blood vessel.