| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| embolism | obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus |
| embolisms | EMBOLISM, obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus |
| embolic | pertaining to embolism (obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus) |
| infarction | The obstruction of the blood supply to an organ or region of tissue, typically by a thrombus or embolus, causing local death of the tissue |
| infarctions | The obstruction of the blood supply to an organ or region of tissue, typically by a thrombus or embolus, causing local death of the tissue |
| thromboembolism | Obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot that has become dislodged from another site in the circulation |
