embolism
/ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus (a clot, air bubble, or other particle carried in the bloodstream).
- A pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
- The doctor explained that an air embolism can occur if air enters a vein during an injection.
- Long flights can increase the risk of developing a blood clot that leads to an embolism.