embolismic

Meanings

• adjective

  Related to embolismos (embolus), a condition in which a foreign substance obstructs a blood vessel.

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Variants

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embolism , embolismic , embolisms

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'embolos', meaning 'plug' or 'stopper'.

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Trivia

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1. An embolism can occur in any blood vessel in the body, but they are most common in the deep veins of the legs and the arteries of the lungs.

2. The most common cause of embolism is a blood clot, but other substances like air bubbles, fat globules, and tumor cells can also cause embolisms.

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Related Concepts

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1. embolism: A condition where a foreign substance blocks a blood vessel, interrupting blood flow.

2. thromboembolism: A type of embolism caused by a blood clot that travels to another part of the body.

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Culture

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The term 'embolismic' is not widely used in literature, art, or music. Its main significance lies in the medical field.

How to Memorize "embolismic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a blood clot obstructing a blood vessel, causing an embolism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the medical condition of a blood clot obstructing a blood vessel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Embolus blocks vessel' to remember the meaning.

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