An obstruction or occlusion of a blood vessel by an air bubble, a detached blood clot, or a foreign body.
embolism em·bo·lism (ěm'bə-lĭz'əm)
n.
The obstruction or occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus.
An embolus.
embolism (ěm'bə-lĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
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