Etymology:
Meaning:
An embolus is a foreign object or mass of material (e.g., blood clot, air bubble, tumor cells) that travels through the bloodstream and lodges in a blood vessel, blocking blood flow.
Origin:
The term "embolus" was first used in the 16th century to describe a blood clot that forms in the heart or great vessels and is then carried to a more distant part of the body, causing a blockage. The word is derived from the Greek term "embolē," which refers to the insertion of a plug or wedge into an opening.
In the 19th century, the term "embolism" was coined to describe the condition of blockage caused by an embolus. Today, the terms "embolus" and "embolism" are often used interchangeably to refer to the foreign object and its associated condition.
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