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embolism

[em-buh-liz-uhm] / ˈɛm bəˌlɪz əm /




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Sue Howell, from Bilston, died from a pulmonary embolism, a clot in the blood vessel connecting the heart with the lungs.

From BBC

Award-winning actress Catherine O'Hara died of a pulmonary embolism, her death certificate has revealed.

From BBC

The actress's death certificate said she had died of a pulmonary embolism and listed rectal cancer as a secondary factor.

From Barron's

The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office determined that the beloved comedian died of a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in the lungs, according to her death certificate published Monday by TMZ.

From Los Angeles Times

The acquisition expands Boston Scientific’s vascular medicine business, adding devices for conditions like stroke and pulmonary embolism.

From Barron's