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Embolic (em·bo·lic)
Embolic (pronounced em-bol-ik) is an adjective that pertains to or is caused by an embolus, a blood clot or other foreign matter that is circulating in the blood. When the embolus lodges in a blood vessel and blocks the flow of blood, it is called an embolism.
Etymology
The term "embolic" is derived from the Greek word "embolos," which means "stopper" or "plug." It was first used in the medical context in the mid-19th century.
Related Terms
- Embolus: A blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object that has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism.
- Embolism: The sudden blockage of an artery or vein by an embolus.
- Thrombus: A blood clot formed in situ within the vascular system of the body and impeding blood flow.
- Thromboembolism: The blocking of a blood vessel by a particle that has broken away from a blood clot at its site of formation.
- Pulmonary embolism: A condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Embolic
- Wikipedia's article - Embolic
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