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em·bo·lus | \ ˈem-bə-ləs 
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\ plural emboli\ ˈem-bə-ˌlī \
\Definition of embolus
: an abnormal particle (such as an air bubble) circulating in the blood — compare thrombus
Examples of embolus in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web New England’s David Andrews, hospitalized with blood clot, will need time before possible safe return
Andrews is the third NFL lineman to have a scare from a pulmonary embolus.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, "Patriots’ David Andrews seems likely to miss season after blood clot scare," 27 Aug. 2019 There are different types and causes of pulmonary embolus.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, "Russell Okung could return for Chargers, but health risk could end career," 25 July 2019 Bengals guard Chris Boling announced his retirement this month due to a pulmonary embolus discovered after last season.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, "Russell Okung could return for Chargers, but health risk could end career," 25 July 2019 Her symptoms seemed to suggest a possible blood clot but with an IVC filter in place, the likelihood of her having a dangerous pulmonary embolus, or blockage, was quite low.
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Philly.com, "Medical mystery: An unexpected - and ironic - cause of chest pain," 24 June 2018 Mueller, William — March 2, 1928: Mueller, a motor policeman, died of an embolus while investigating a hit-and-run accident.
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Indianapolis Star, "Officers killed in the line of duty," 6 July 2014 The possibility of pulmonary emboli derailing an NBA player's career is not far-fetched.
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Matt Velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mirza Teletovic disputes report that pulmonary emboli will end his career," 28 Feb. 2018
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embolus
nounem·bo·lus | \ ˈem-bə-ləs \
\ plural emboli\ -ˌlī \
\Medical Definition of embolus
: an abnormal particle (as an air bubble) circulating in the blood — compare thrombus
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