Cancer Terms

Embolus

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Embolus Definition

A mass of clotted blood or other formed elements, such as bubbles of air, calcium fragments, etc. brought by the blood from another vessel and forced into a smaller one, thus obstructing the circulation.

Embolus Synonyms

Embolus, EMBOLUS

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