Thromboembolus

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A thrombus that has embolized; an embolus of the thrombotic type, which is the most common type.

    "An unusual case is reported of thromboembolus in the right atrium associated with cardiogenic shock and multiple pulmonary micro-embolisms."

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"An unusual case is reported of thromboembolus in the right atrium associated with cardiogenic shock and multiple pulmonary micro-embolisms."

Etymology

From thrombo- + embolus.

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