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embolization

American  
[em-buh-luh-zey-shuhn] / ˌɛm bə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. obstruction of a blood vessel or organ by an embolus.


Etymology

Origin of embolization

First recorded in 1945–50; embol(us) + -ization

Example Sentences

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The team proposed that the material could combine some of the advantages of both temporary and permanent embolization agents while avoiding some of their drawbacks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

Neff’s spleen ruptured and she nearly had it removed, but surgeons used a special procedure called embolization to save it.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2021

Grisham’s initial statement described the embolization as successful and said there were no complications.

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2018

The White House announced on May 14 that Melania Trump had undergone a successful embolization procedure to treat what was described as a “benign” kidney condition.

From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2018

Doctors say the embolization procedure, which cuts off blood supply to a certain part of the body, is mostly even done as an outpatient procedure, meaning no overnight hospital stay is usually necessary.

From Slate • May 19, 2018

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