embolism
noun
em·bo·lism
ˈem-bə-ˌli-zəm 
plural embolisms
1
: the insertion of one or more days in a calendar : intercalation
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Medical experts also testified that the babies who were harmed either suffered an embolism resulting from being injected with air or were poisoned with insulin.
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Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
These can help control conditions such as heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
While giving birth to Elliot, Berg suffered an amniotic fluid embolism, which put her into a coma.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
Soon after, Williams was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism.
—Mattie Kahn, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2024
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Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
These can help control conditions such as heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
While giving birth to Elliot, Berg suffered an amniotic fluid embolism, which put her into a coma.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
Soon after, Williams was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism.
—Mattie Kahn, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Embolism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embolism. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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embolism
noun
em·bo·lism
ˈem-bə-ˌliz-əm
1
: the sudden blocking of a blood vessel by an embolus
2
: embolus
Medical Definition
embolism
noun
em·bo·lism
ˈem-bə-ˌliz-əm
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