What does "thromboembolus" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "thromboembolus"?

Common synonyms include: embolus.

noun

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Noun

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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."

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

From thrombo- + embolus.