embolism in Portuguese
embolism in Portuguese is embolia — embolism means a blockage in a blood vessel caused by a clot, air bubble, or other matter carried through the bloodstream.
embolism in Portuguese
embolia
(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.
What does "embolism" mean?
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noun A blockage in a blood vessel caused by a clot, air bubble, or other matter carried through the bloodstream.
"A pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening if not treated quickly."
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embolism in a sentence
- A pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
- Long flights slightly raise the risk of an embolism in the legs.
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What is "embolism" in Portuguese?
"embolism" in Portuguese is embolia. embolism means: A blockage in a blood vessel caused by a clot, air bubble, or other matter carried through the bloodstream.
How do you use "embolism" in a sentence?
Example: "A pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening if not treated quickly." In Portuguese, "embolism" is embolia.
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