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Rareembolus
The correct spelling is embolus.
How to pronounce embolus
noun
IPA: /ˈɛmbələs/
Say it like: Emb-olu-s
The correct spelling is embolus. An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.
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Definition
noun
- 1.An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.
- 2.The structure on the end of the palp of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.
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