Definition of embolus in English:

embolus

nounPlural emboli ˈɛmbələsˈɛmbələs

A blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object which has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism.
Example sentencesExamples
- Spiral computed tomography scans are more reliable but diagnosis is limited to emboli in larger vessels only.
- If the embolus reaches a blood vessel it cannot flow through, a blockage occurs.
- Leg clots with pulmonary emboli and bed sores must be prevented.
- The embolus is carried in the blood stream until it gets stuck in a place where it forms a blockage.
- The emboli lodge in lung capillaries where they obstruct pulmonary blood flow.
Synonyms
lump, clump, mass, curdling

Derivatives

embolic

adjective ɛmˈbɒlɪkɛmˈbɑlɪk

A small-profile embolic protection filter is designed to allow the capture and removal of dislodged embolic material during cardiovascular interventions.
Example sentencesExamples
- The differential diagnosis for the lesion included thrombotic or embolic causes.
- Seven months after the lung tumor was resected, the patient developed a left temporoparietal infarction that resulted from embolic occlusion of the left middle cerebral artery secondary to atrial fibrillation.
- Yet mitral valve prolapse has been associated with complications such as cerebral embolic events, infective endocarditis, severe mitral regurgitation requiring mitral valve surgery and even sudden death.
- Persistent fever after the first week of treatment suggests a septic embolic complication or inadequate antibiotic therapy.

Origin

Mid 17th century (denoting something inserted or moving within another, specifically the plunger of a syringe): from Latin, literally 'piston', from Greek embolos 'peg, stopper'. The current sense dates from the mid 19th century.

Definition of embolus in US English:

embolus

nounˈembələsˈɛmbələs

A blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object which has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism.
Example sentencesExamples
- Spiral computed tomography scans are more reliable but diagnosis is limited to emboli in larger vessels only.
- The embolus is carried in the blood stream until it gets stuck in a place where it forms a blockage.
- The emboli lodge in lung capillaries where they obstruct pulmonary blood flow.
- Leg clots with pulmonary emboli and bed sores must be prevented.
- If the embolus reaches a blood vessel it cannot flow through, a blockage occurs.
Synonyms
lump, clump, mass, curdling

Origin

Mid 17th century (denoting something inserted or moving within another, specifically the plunger of a syringe): from Latin, literally ‘piston’, from Greek embolos ‘peg, stopper’. The current sense dates from the mid 19th century.

单词	embolus
释义	Definition of embolus in English: embolus nounPlural emboli ˈɛmbələsˈɛmbələs A blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object which has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism. Example sentencesExamples Spiral computed tomography scans are more reliable but diagnosis is limited to emboli in larger vessels only. If the embolus reaches a blood vessel it cannot flow through, a blockage occurs. Leg clots with pulmonary emboli and bed sores must be prevented. The embolus is carried in the blood stream until it gets stuck in a place where it forms a blockage. The emboli lodge in lung capillaries where they obstruct pulmonary blood flow. Synonyms lump, clump, mass, curdling Derivatives embolic adjective ɛmˈbɒlɪkɛmˈbɑlɪk A small-profile embolic protection filter is designed to allow the capture and removal of dislodged embolic material during cardiovascular interventions. Example sentencesExamples The differential diagnosis for the lesion included thrombotic or embolic causes. Seven months after the lung tumor was resected, the patient developed a left temporoparietal infarction that resulted from embolic occlusion of the left middle cerebral artery secondary to atrial fibrillation. Yet mitral valve prolapse has been associated with complications such as cerebral embolic events, infective endocarditis, severe mitral regurgitation requiring mitral valve surgery and even sudden death. Persistent fever after the first week of treatment suggests a septic embolic complication or inadequate antibiotic therapy. Origin Mid 17th century (denoting something inserted or moving within another, specifically the plunger of a syringe): from Latin, literally 'piston', from Greek embolos 'peg, stopper'. The current sense dates from the mid 19th century. Definition of embolus in US English: embolus nounˈembələsˈɛmbələs A blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object which has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism. Example sentencesExamples Spiral computed tomography scans are more reliable but diagnosis is limited to emboli in larger vessels only. The embolus is carried in the blood stream until it gets stuck in a place where it forms a blockage. The emboli lodge in lung capillaries where they obstruct pulmonary blood flow. Leg clots with pulmonary emboli and bed sores must be prevented. If the embolus reaches a blood vessel it cannot flow through, a blockage occurs. Synonyms lump, clump, mass, curdling Origin Mid 17th century (denoting something inserted or moving within another, specifically the plunger of a syringe): from Latin, literally ‘piston’, from Greek embolos ‘peg, stopper’. The current sense dates from the mid 19th century.
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