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

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.