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Italian

embolo

/ˈɛm.bo.lo/noun · masculineC2
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Meaning

embolus, clot

  • an abnormal mass (such as a blood clot or air bubble) carried in the bloodstream
  • an impulse of sudden anger or agitation (colloquial)

In a sentence

Il medico temeva che un embolo potesse ostruire l'arteria.

The doctor feared an embolus could block the artery.

Quando ha visto quell'ingiustizia, gli è partito l'embolo e ha urlato.

When he saw that injustice, he snapped and shouted.

La terapia tempestiva ha impedito la formazione di un embolo.

Prompt therapy prevented the formation of an embolus.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
embolomasculine · singular
embolimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • In colloquial Italian, "partire un embolo" means to suddenly lose one's temper or act recklessly.

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