plural of embolus

plural of emboly

(biology) embolic invagination

(pathology) The embolism or obstruction of a pulmonary artery, usually by a detached blood clot from a leg or pelvic vein, which causes a stoppage of blood into the lungs; symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, and sometimes death.

(pathology) A complication of pregnancy characterized by movement of amniotic fluid past the placenta

(pathology) An obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.

(pathology) Of or relating to an embolus or an embolism.

plural of embolism

plural of amniotic fluid embolism

plural of embolization