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An embolus is a physical mass (fat, air, blood clot, etc) which can travel to a different location in the arteries.

An embolism is when an embolus actually blocks a capillary.

A thrombus is a physical mass which remains attached to it's site of origin. A thrombus may detach to become a thrombo-embolus which may then cause an embolism.

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Is the blockage of a vessel by an embolus an embolism?

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A blood clot air or organic material that is free flowing in the vascular system is known as?

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What is the difference between a thrombus an embolus and a thromboembolism?

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