embolism (n)

n14101083

type n
lex_filenum 26
def occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)
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Hypernym occlusion
Derivationally related form embolism → embolic
Hyponym air embolism, aeroembolism, gas embolism; fat embolism; pulmonary embolism
Part meronym embolus
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Derivationally related form embolic → embolism
Pertainym (pertains to noun) embolic → embolism
Hyponym occlusion
Hypernym air embolism, aeroembolism, gas embolism; fat embolism; pulmonary embolism
Part holonym embolus

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