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An embolism is an obstruction of a blood vessel, either by a clot or an air bubble. Here are some sentences.
  • The embolism blocked the flow of blood to her heart.
  • The doctor said he had an embolism in a blood vessel in his brain.
  • An air embolism can be fatal.
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