embolism
noun
/ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/
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- (pathology) An obstruction or occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.
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embolia,
émbolo
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- The insertion or intercalation of days into the calendar in order to correct the error arising from the difference between the civil year and the solar year.
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embolismo
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embolization
noun
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- (surgery) A nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that affects the selective occlusion of blood vessels by purposely introducing emboli.
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embolización
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