Meaning
embolism
- the sudden blocking of an artery by an embolus such as a blood clot or air bubble
In a sentence
Il paziente è stato ricoverato tempestivamente per un'embolia polmonare.
The patient was promptly hospitalized for a pulmonary embolism.
I medici controllano costantemente i parametri per prevenire qualsiasi embolia.
Doctors constantly monitor parameters to prevent any embolism.
I subacquei rischiano una grave embolia gassosa se risalgono troppo in fretta.
Divers risk a severe air embolism if they surface too quickly.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| embolia | feminine · singular |
| embolie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stress falls on the 'i' (/em.boˈli.a/), unlike English 'embolism'.