embolic

[ em-bol-ik ]

/ ɛmˈbɒl ɪk /

adjective

Pathology. pertaining to an embolus or to embolism.

Embryology. of, relating to, or resulting from emboly.

Nearby words

embodiment, embody, embolden, embole, embolectomy, embolic, embolism, embolite, embolization, embolize, embololalia

Origin of embolic

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

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Examples from the Web for embolic

The sudden occurrence, course, and result of these kinds of colics also testify to their embolic origin.
Parasites|T. Spencer Cobbold
The embolic softenings of the brain are likewise represented in after years by losses of substance.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
A source of embolism must also be associated, that these scars may be regarded as of embolic origin.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
An embolic anmia is complete or incomplete according to the terminal or anastomosing character of the obstructed vessel.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

The probability of the embolic nature of many secondary tumors was early suggested in the history of embolism.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

British Dictionary definitions for embolic

embolic

/ (ɛmˈbɒlɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to an embolus or embolism

embryol of, relating to, or resulting from invagination

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Medicine definitions for embolic

embolic

[ ĕm-bŏl′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to, or caused by an embolus or embolism.

Relating to emboly.