Associations to the word «Embolus»

Wiktionary

EMBOLUS, noun. (pathology) 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.
EMBOLUS, noun. (zoology) The structure on the end of the palp of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.

Dictionary definition

EMBOLUS, noun. An abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood.

Wise words

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