embolic

[ em-bol-ik ]

adjective

1. Pathology. pertaining to an embolus or to embolism.
2. Embryology. of, relating to, or resulting from emboly.

embolic

/ ɛmˈbɒlɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to an embolus or embolism
2. embryol of, relating to, or resulting from invagination

Word History and Origins

Origin of embolic¹

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

Example Sentences

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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