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embolic

American  
[em-bol-ik] / ɛmˈbɒl ɪk /

adjective

  1. Pathology. pertaining to an embolus or to embolism.

  2. Embryology. of, relating to, or resulting from emboly.


embolic British  
/ ɛmˈbɒlɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to an embolus or embolism

  2. embryol of, relating to, or resulting from invagination

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Etymology

Origin of embolic

First recorded in 1865–70; embol(us) + -ic

Example Sentences

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But Fahd's health has deteriorated ever since he suffered an embolic stroke last November, and a tug-of-war is already ongoing at the highest levels of the government.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was brought in right after his first embolic stroke at work.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

When the axillary artery is the seat of embolic impaction, and gangrene ensues, the process usually reaches the middle of the upper arm.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

An embolic an�mia is complete or incomplete according to the terminal or anastomosing character of the obstructed vessel.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The embolic softenings of the brain are likewise represented in after years by losses of substance.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various