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Pronunciation / Transliteration: shuān sāi
"患者出现了栓塞的症状。"
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2 senses- 1
The obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or foreign material.
"The patient was diagnosed with an embolism that required immediate medical attention." - 2
A sudden blockage in a blood vessel, often leading to serious health complications.
"An embolism can occur when a piece of fat or air travels through the bloodstream."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'embolism' originates from the Greek word 'embolos', meaning 'a wedge', which evolved through Latin into Middle English. Historically, it referred to the obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or foreign material, reflecting its medical significance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Embolism" is said worldwide
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Embolie
Transliteration: ɑ̃.bɔ.li
"Le patient a souffert d'une embolie pulmonaire."
Embolie
Transliteration: ɛmˈboːli̯ə
"Der Patient hatte eine gefährliche Embolie."
Embolia
Transliteration: emˈbɔ.lja
"L'embolia può causare gravi problemi di salute."
Embolia
Transliteration: emˈbo.lja
"El paciente sufrió una embolia que puso en riesgo su vida."
Embolia
Transliteration: ẽ.bɔˈli.a
"A embolia pode ser fatal se não for tratada rapidamente."
एंबोलिज़्म
Transliteration: embolijm
"रोगी को एंबोलिज़्म का सामना करना पड़ा।"
栓塞
Transliteration: shuān sāi
"患者出现了栓塞的症状。"
색전증
Transliteration: saekjeonjeung
"환자는 색전증으로 병원에 입원했다."
塞栓症
Transliteration: saisenshō
"患者は塞栓症の診断を受けました。"
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