embolism

• Condición médica en la que un émbolo, como un coágulo desprendido, una burbuja de aire u otra partícula, obstruye un vaso sanguíneo.

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.

   Inserción en el calendario

   • 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.

   Sinónimosintercalation

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.

   Embolia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblockageobstructionocclusion