Embolism
Embolism noun - Occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle).
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Synonyms for Embolism
Infarction and embolism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Infarction" instead a noun "Embolism".
Infarction
Infarction noun - Localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply.
Embolism and infarction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Embolism" instead a noun "Infarction".
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Infarction and Embolism. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/embolism/infarction
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Infarction or Embolism. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/embolism/infarction.
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