Pulmonary-embolism Definition

noun

(pathology) The embolism or obstruction of a pulmonary artery, usually by a detached blood clot from a leg or pelvic vein, which causes a stoppage of blood into the lungs; symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, and sometimes death.

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Singular:
pulmonary-embolism
Plural:
pulmonary-embolisms

Pulmonary-embolism Sentence Examples

  • This is called pulmonary embolism or PE and is a common cause of sudden, unexpected death.

  • However, no tests were performed to determine whether or not he had suffered a pulmonary embolism.

  • These drugs will help keep the clot from increasing in size and help prevent pulmonary embolism.

  • You may also have your lungs scanned to check for a pulmonary embolism.

  • Seasonal variation in fatal pulmonary embolism has been well documented by at least 23 reports comprising nearly 11 000 cases.

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