Embolus

from latin

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noun
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From latin

Definition

A foreign object, such as a blood clot, fat, or air bubble, that travels through the bloodstream and can obstruct a blood vessel.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'embolus', derived from Greek 'embolos', meaning a plug or wedge.

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