embolism
noun
em·bo·lism
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Definition of embolism
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: the insertion of one or more days in a calendar : intercalation
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Other Words from embolism
embolismic
\ ˌem-bə-ˈliz-mik
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of embolism in a Sentence
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Scott is filling in for Russell Okung, who suffered a pulmonary embolism in June. — Los Angeles Times, "Chargers’ Drue Tranquill inspired by Pat Tillman and pays tribute," 10 Aug. 2019 The 50-year-old had been a successful businessman in the software industry and lived comfortably with a large home and nice cars before entering into business with his father after suffering a pulmonary embolism that restricted his travel. — oregonlive.com, "Former Oregon man sentenced to 2 years in prison for defrauding investors in gold-mining scam," 8 July 2019 New details in the death of a Texas sheriff’s deputy who had significant head injuries revealed the 19-year veteran suffered a pulmonary embolism, according to reports. — Fox News, "Fort Worth sheriff's deputy died of pulmonary embolism, medical examiner says," 16 June 2019 Estrada has a blood clotting disorder and has survived two pulmonary embolisms. — Hillary Davis, latimes.com, "Stroke survivors of all ages celebrate and thrive at gathering in Fountain Valley," 6 June 2019 In December 2017, Beanie and Jonah's brother, Jordan Feldstein, passed away at 40 after suffering a pulmonary embolism. — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "10 Reasons You Will Be Obsessed With Beanie Feldstein If You Aren't Already," 7 May 2019 Several birth complications led to the tennis star suffering from a pulmonary embolism, and having to undergo multiple surgeries as a result. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Serena Williams' Daughter Couldn't Stop Clapping at Her Mom's Latest Tennis Match," 29 Dec. 2018 For instance, a pulmonary embolism, or when blood supply to a lung gets blocked by a blood clot, can cause chest pain, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, "Is Your Chest Pain Physical or Mental?," 14 Nov. 2018 After delivering Alexis via an emergency cesarean section, Williams experienced a pulmonary embolism, the coughing from which caused her c-section wound to open. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Serena Williams Reveals Her First Thought After Learning She Was Pregnant: 'How Am I Going to Play?'," 27 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'embolism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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