pulmonary embolism
Plural
pulmonary embolisms
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a condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot
- She was rushed to the hospital with a pulmonary embolism.
- Surgery increases the risk of a pulmonary embolism.
- A pulmonary embolism can cause sudden chest pain and shortness of breath.
- Anticoagulants are used to treat pulmonary embolism.
- Rapid breathing and a fast heart rate can indicate a pulmonary embolism.