embolism

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Synonyms: embolium, embolise, symbolism, embolic, embolus, emboli, embolite, embolisms, eidolism, embolies, embolize

Antonyms: embolium, embolise, symbolism, embolic, embolus, emboli, embolite, embolisms, eidolism, embolies, embolize

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pathology}} An obstruction or occlusion of a [[blood vessel]] by an [[embolus]], that is by a [[blood clot]], air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the [[blood stream]].
2. The insertion or [[intercalation]] of days into the [[calendar]] in order to correct the error arising from the difference between the [[civil year]] and the [[solar year]].
3. {{lb|en|Christianity}} An intercalated [[prayer]] for [[deliverance]] from [[evil]] coming after the [[Lord's Prayer]].
4. {{lb|en|Roman Catholicism}} The variable [[body]] of a liturgical [[preface]], between the [[protocol]] and [[eschatocol]], typically stating the [[motive]] for worship on a given day.

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