What does embolus mean?
noun
A mass of cells or other material that is carried through the bloodstream and can block a blood vessel, or a clot that forms in a blood vessel and is carried by the blood. In embryology, an embolus is a mass of cells or tissue that forms in the embryo and can block the flow of blood or other fluids.
Example
"The embolus in her leg caused severe pain and swelling."
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