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embolism in Spanish

embolism in Spanish is embolia, émbolo, embolismo — embolism means a blockage in a blood vessel caused by a clot, air bubble, or other matter carried through the bloodstream.

embolism in Spanish

embolia
noun
(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.
émbolo
noun
(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.
embolismo
noun
The insertion or intercalation of days into the calendar in order to correct the error arising from the difference between the civil year and the solar year.

What does "embolism" mean?

  1. 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 Spanish?

"embolism" in Spanish is embolia, émbolo, embolismo. 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 Spanish, "embolism" is embolia, émbolo, embolismo.

Are there other ways to say "embolism" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "embolism": embolia, émbolo, embolismo.

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