embolus

noun
UK: /ˈembələs/
US: /ˈembələs/

  1. A blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object that has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism.

    1. The embolus blocked blood flow.
    2. An embolus traveled to his lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism that required immediate medical intervention.

Synonyms

clot plug
embolus verb

  1. To cause a blockage in a blood vessel by means of an embolus.

    1. The clot may embolus the brain.
    2. During the procedure, there's a risk the catheter could dislodge plaque and embolus a distal vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "embolus" is /ˈembələs/ in British English and /ˈembələs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "embolus": clot, plug.

Example usage of "embolus": "The embolus blocked blood flow.". More examples on the page.