Embolus
Embolus noun - An abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood.
Infarct
Infarct noun - Localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply.
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Infarct and Embolus. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/embolus/infarct
Embolus & Infarct. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/embolus/infarct>.
Infarct or Embolus. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/embolus/infarct.
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