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embolism

noun

/ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

Meaning

the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter

The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.

blockage, obstruction, clot, occlusion

flow, circulation

pulmonary embolism, arterial embolism, embolism risk, embolism treatment

Extreme irritation or frustration.

A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.

A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.

a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter

A common strategy for investing in different sectors or increasing income variety

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.