noun

embolus

Embolus (noun) means an obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.

noun

An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.

The structure on the end of the palp of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.

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Etymology

The term was coined in 1848 by Rudolf Virchow From Latin embolus (“piston”), from Ancient Greek ἔμβολος (émbolos, “peg, stopper”).

Rhymes for embolus

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What is the meaning of embolus?

"embolus" (noun) means an obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.

What are the different meanings of embolus?

"embolus" has 2 main meanings: 1. An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel; 2. The structure on the end of the palp of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.