embolus

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(em-bo-lus) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a blockage in a blood vessel caused by a clot.

Example Sentence

The embolus was obstructing the vessel.

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An embolus can block blood flow in vessels.

Synonyms

clot; obstruction; blockage

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