Embolus (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The formation of an embolus in a deep vein can lead to serious health complications if it travels to the lungs or brain.
- During the surgical procedure, the medical team took precautions to prevent the dislodging of an embolus from the patient's leg.
- A small air bubble that entered the bloodstream had the potential to become a fatal embolus if it reached the patient's heart.
- The doctor suspected that the patient had suffered a stroke caused by an embolus originating from a blood clot in the carotid artery.
- An embolus was found to be the cause of the patient's sudden onset of difficulty breathing, and emergency treatment was administered promptly.