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embolus

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. 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. 2.The structure on the end of the palp of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.

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