microembolism

noun

mi·​cro·​em·​bo·​lism -ˈem-bə-ˌliz-əm How to pronounce microembolism (audio)
: a small embolus (as one consisting of an aggregation of platelets) that blocks an arteriole or the terminal part of an artery

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“Microembolism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/microembolism. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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