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embolize

/ɛmˈboʊlaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does embolize mean?

verb

to introduce or insert something, especially a foreign substance, into a blood vessel or other part of the body, often causing a blockage. In medicine, to introduce a substance into a blood vessel for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Example

"The doctor decided to embolize the tumor to prevent it from growing further."

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