embolism
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-002762
A block in an artery caused by blood clots or other substances, such as fat globules, infected tissue, or cancer cells.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-002762 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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