embolus
An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried…An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.
Meaning
2 sensesAn obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.
an abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood
The structure on the end of the palp of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
The term was coined in 1848 by Rudolf Virchow From Latin embolus (“piston”), from AncientThe term was coined in 1848 by Rudolf Virchow From Latin embolus (“piston”), from Ancient Greek ἔμβολος (émbolos, “peg, stopper”).
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Forms
plural: emboli / embolusesWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular