embolus

noun

em·bo·lus | \ˈem-bə-ləs

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

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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. — 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. — 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. — Matt Velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mirza Teletovic disputes report that pulmonary emboli will end his career," 28 Feb. 2018

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