Definition that contains embolus
- embolism occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)
- embolectomy surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery)
- embolic of or relating to an embolism or embolus
- coumadin an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus
- warfarin an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus
- thromboembolism occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus that has broken away from a thrombus