embolism

• Medizinischer Zustand, bei dem ein Blutgefäß durch einen Embolus verstopft wird, etwa durch einen losgerissenen Thrombus, eine Luftblase oder ein anderes Partikel.

A medical condition involving the occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus, such as a loose clot, air bubble, or other particle.

1. Calendar insertionC2formal

   An insertion or addition into a calendar, such as an extra day or month, to align it with astronomical cycles.

   Kalendarische Einschaltung

   • The ancient calendar required an embolism to stay synchronized with the seasons.
   • Scholars studied the embolism used in the Roman calendar.
   • An embolism was added to the lunar calendar every few years.

   Synonymeintercalation

2. Blood vessel occlusionB2formalmedical

   The obstruction or blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus, which can be a blood clot, air bubble, or other particle.

   Embolie

   • A pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
   • The doctor diagnosed the patient with a cerebral embolism.
   • Air embolism is a rare but serious complication of diving.

   Synonymeblockageobstructionocclusion