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pulmonary embolism

/ˈpʌlmənəri ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/

翻译: 一种严重的医疗状况,肺动脉被血栓阻塞,血栓通常来自腿部(深静脉血栓)。

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/ˈpʌlmənəri ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/C1formalmedical
  • zh一种严重的医疗状况,肺动脉被血栓阻塞,血栓通常来自腿部(深静脉血栓)。

A serious medical condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot, often originating from the legs (deep vein thrombosis).

  1. Medical conditionC1formal

    A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs, usually caused by a blood clot that travels from the legs or other parts of the body.

    zh肺栓塞

    • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism after complaining of sudden chest pain and shortness of breath.
    • Prolonged sitting during long flights can increase the risk of developing a pulmonary embolism.
    • Treatment for a pulmonary embolism often involves blood thinners to dissolve the clot.