Embolism

Of occlusion.

Occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle).

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  • embolus 0 facts

    An abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood.

  • aeroembolism 0 facts

    Obstruction of the circulatory system caused by an air bubble as, e.g., accidentally...

  • pulmonary embolism 0 facts

    Blockage of the pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by a blood clot.

  • fat embolism 0 facts

    Serious condition in which fat blocks an artery; fat can enter the blood stream after...