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embolus

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Meaning

  1. noun An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.
  2. noun The structure on the end of the palp of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.

Similar words

embolism stroke embolismus thromboembolism microembolism atheroembolus pulmonary embolism paradoxical embolism air embolism embolophrasia

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Word family

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