embolus

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Synonyms: embolos

Antonyms: embolos

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pathology}} An obstruction causing an [[embolism]]: a [[blood clot]], air bubble or other matter carried by the [[bloodstream]] and causing a blockage or [[occlusion]] of a [[blood vessel]].
2. {{lb|en|zoology}} The structure on the end of the [[palp]] of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.

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