An embolus is a small clot or blockage that travels through the bloodstream to a different part of the body. It can cause a blockage in blood vessels, leading to various health issues. Full definition
I have had my share of medical battles, including loads of digestive problems, several allergies, asthma, pulmonary emboli resulting from meds that are treating my pcos. (arianecooks.com)
The vast majority (> 90 %) of emboli lodge in a spot known as the aortic trifurcation — the area at the very end of the aorta where it branches off to supply the left and right rear legs and the tail. (manhattancats.com)
Fibrocartilaginous Emboli T. Mark Neer, DVM Veterinary Clinics of North America — Small Animal Practice Volume 22, Number 4, July 1992 (iwfoundation.org)