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Term: Embolus

Definition:

Embōlus, noun (plural emboli), is a medical term that refers to a mass or particle that suddenly blocks a blood vessel or artery, causing obstruction of blood flow.

Sense 1: Medical

In the medical context, an embolus can be a blood clot, air bubble, fat globule, or foreign object that enters the circulatory system and causes blockage.

Example Sentences:

1. The patient experienced a stroke due to an embolus that lodged itself in a cerebral artery.

2. The doctor performed an emergency surgery to remove the embolus blocking the main coronary artery.

3. Anticoagulant medication can help prevent the formation of emboli and reduce the risk of complications.

Sense 2: Figurative

Embōlus can also be used figuratively to signify an event or factor that disrupts or obstructs a specific situation or process.

Example Sentences:

1. The sudden increase in demand acted as an embolus in the logistics chain, causing delays in orders.

2. His resignation proved to be an embolus that interrupted the smooth functioning of the company.

3. The unexpected power outage served as an embolus, halting the progress of the research experiment.

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