microembolism

noun

microembolism

noun

Etymology From micro- + embolism.

1

Medicine, Pathology, Sciences A small particle, in the bloodstream, that can cause an embolism in large numbers

Synonyms
microembolus
Derived terms
cerebromicroembolism
Related terms
microembolic

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