embolic

[ em-bol-ik ]

adjective

1. Pathology. pertaining to an embolus or to embolism.
2. Embryology. of, relating to, or resulting from emboly.

embolic

/ ɛmˈbɒlɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to an embolus or embolism
2. embryol of, relating to, or resulting from invagination

Word History and Origins

Origin of embolic¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

Retina photography and angiography in patients with embolic occlusions provide indirect evidence suggesting that angiophagy may also occur in humans.

From Science Magazine

How likely is an embolic stroke in the setting of A-fib?

From Scientific American

Compared to warfarin, the new agents were associated with a 19% reduction in stroke or systemic embolic events.

From Forbes

Compared to placebo, the new agents were associated with a 19% reduction in stroke or systemic embolic events.

From Forbes