embolic

[ em-bol-ik ]

/ ɛmˈbɒl ɪk /

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adjective

Pathology. pertaining to an embolus or to embolism.

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

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Origin of embolic

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

Words nearby embolic

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

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How to use embolic in a sentence

A source of embolism must also be associated, that these scars may be regarded as of embolic origin.
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The embolic softenings of the brain are likewise represented in after years by losses of substance.
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An embolic anmia is complete or incomplete according to the terminal or anastomosing character of the obstructed vessel.
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The probability of the embolic nature of many secondary tumors was early suggested in the history of embolism.
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The embolic abscesses vary in size from that of a pea to that of an orange.
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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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Medical definitions for embolic

embolic

[ ĕm-bŏl′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to, or caused by an embolus or embolism.

Relating to emboly.