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    Embolia (en. Embolism)

    /emˈbo.li.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Obstruction of a blood vessel by a foreign material carried by the blood.
    Pulmonary embolism is a serious complication that can result from deep vein thrombosis.
    La embolia pulmonar es una complicación grave que puede resultar de una trombosis venosa profunda.
    Medical condition characterized by the appearance of an embolism.
    The patient was diagnosed with an embolism and was given anticoagulants.
    El paciente fue diagnosticado con embolia y le administraron anticoagulantes.
    Term used in medicine to describe the obstruction of blood flow.
    Symptoms of a cerebral embolism may include sudden weakness and difficulty speaking.
    Los síntomas de la embolia cerebral pueden incluir debilidad repentina y dificultad para hablar.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'embolos', meaning 'inserted' or 'embolus', and the suffix '-ia' that indicates condition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fat embolism
    Obstruction of a blood vessel by fat.
    embolia grasa
    air embolism
    Obstruction caused by air bubbles in the blood.
    embolia de aire
    pulmonary embolism
    Obstruction in the pulmonary arteries.
    embolia pulmonar

    Related Words

    embolus
    Foreign body that travels through the bloodstream.
    émbolo
    thrombosis
    Formation of a thrombus in a blood vessel.
    trombosis

    Slang Meanings

    Critical condition due to lack of blood flow.
    It is said that one ran out of blood, like with an embolism.
    Se dice que se quedó sin sangre, como con una embolia.
    Serious problem that hinders normal functioning.
    In conversation, they mention that something is in embolism to refer to a problem.
    En la conversación, mencionan que algo está en embolia para referirse a un problema.