embolus

/ˈɛmbələs/

IPA: /EH0 M B OW1 L AH0 S/

noun
  1. 1

    An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.

  2. 2

    The structure on the end of the palp of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.

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