Embolism

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

Definitions of embolism

noun a sudden blocking of an artery or vein by a clot or foreign material which has been brought to the site of blockage by the blood current

Example Sentences

A1 An embolism is a blockage in a blood vessel caused by a blood clot.

A2 Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism include shortness of breath and chest pain.

B1 Treatment for an embolism may include blood thinners or surgery.

B2 An embolism can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.

C1 The doctor explained the risks associated with an embolism and the importance of early detection.

C2 Research is ongoing to develop new methods for preventing embolisms in high-risk patients.

Examples of embolism in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism after experiencing sudden shortness of breath.

informal My aunt had to go to the hospital because of an embolism in her leg.

slang I heard that guy had a blood clot that turned into an embolism.

figurative The corruption in the government can be seen as an embolism in the system.

Grammatical Forms of embolism

• plural: embolisms
• comparative: more embolism
• superlative: most embolism
• present tense: embolism
• future tense: will embolism
• perfect tense: have embolism
• continuous tense: is embolism
• singular: embolism
• positive degree: embolism
• infinitive: to embolism
• gerund: embolism
• participle: embolismic

Origin and Evolution of embolism

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'embolism' originates from the Greek word 'embolismos', meaning 'insertion' or 'intercalation'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of calendar dates to refer to the insertion of an extra day or month to align the lunar and solar calendars, the term 'embolism' later evolved in the medical field to refer to the obstruction of a blood vessel by an abnormal mass such as a blood clot or air bubble.