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Uncommonembolism
The correct spelling is embolism.
How to pronounce embolism
noun
Say it like: Emb-oli-sm
The correct spelling is embolism. An obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.
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Definition
noun
- 1.An obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.
- 2.The insertion or intercalation of days into the calendar in order to correct the error arising from the difference between the civil year and the solar year.
- 3.An intercalated prayer for deliverance from evil coming after the Lord's Prayer.
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