Thesaurus / embolus
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synonyms for embolus
- clump
- lump
- set
- battery
- cluster
- array
- thickness
- bunch
- group
- gob
- precipitate
- body
- glob
- consolidation
- bundle
- bulk
- occlusion
- batch
- clotting
- embolism
- grume
- conglutination
- curd
- curdling
- coagulum
- thrombus
- coalescence
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As a matter of fact, Batsch under Embolus crocatus first presents an unmistakable description and figure.
THE NORTH AMERICAN SLIME-MOULDSTHOMAS H. (THOMAS HUSTON) MACBRIDEAn embolus occupied the pulmonary artery, resembling a blood-clot found in the left common and internal iliac veins.
A SYSTEM OF OPERATIVE SURGERY, VOLUME IV (OF 4)VARIOUSAt the post-mortem examination the left and right branches of the pulmonary artery contained an embolus.
A SYSTEM OF OPERATIVE SURGERY, VOLUME IV (OF 4)VARIOUSOne month later he was seized with urgent dyspnœa and signs clearly indicating the lodgment of an embolus in the pulmonary artery.
A SYSTEM OF OPERATIVE SURGERY, VOLUME IV (OF 4)VARIOUSDetachment of a portion of the thrombus, according to Hoare, may result in the lodgment of an embolus in the brain or kidneys.
LAMENESS OF THE HORSEJOHN VICTOR LACROIXThere is sudden pain at the site of impaction of the embolus, and the pulses beyond are lost.
MANUAL OF SURGERYALEXIS THOMSON AND ALEXANDER MILESWhen an embolus becomes impacted at the bifurcation of the popliteal, if gangrene ensues it usually spreads well up the leg.
MANUAL OF SURGERYALEXIS THOMSON AND ALEXANDER MILESAlthough most emboli are detached portions of thrombi, any foreign body of suitable size may become an embolus.
A SYSTEM OF PRACTICAL MEDICINE BY AMERICAN AUTHORS, VOL. IVARIOUSWhen a trunk bifurcates, the larger branch usually receives the embolus.
A SYSTEM OF PRACTICAL MEDICINE BY AMERICAN AUTHORS, VOL. IVARIOUSAn embolus may be so large as to be unable to pass through the valvular orifices of the heart.
A SYSTEM OF PRACTICAL MEDICINE BY AMERICAN AUTHORS, VOL. IVARIOUSWORDS RELATED TO EMBOLUS
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