embolie
embolism
noun ahm-bo-LEE Rare
Origin: Greek embolē, 'insertion'
Also means
blockage
Usage Note
Embolie refers to the sudden obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or air bubble. The most feared form is l'embolie pulmonaire (pulmonary embolism), which blocks arteries in the lungs. The related adjective is embolique.
Examples
"L'embolie pulmonaire peut être fatale."
Natural Translation
A pulmonary embolism can be fatal.

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