noun Download 🔗Share An obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream. Examples : "After sitting for hours on the long flight, she developed a dangerous embolism in her leg, a blood clot that traveled and blocked an artery. " medicine disease physiology anatomy body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The insertion or intercalation of days into the calendar in order to correct the error arising from the difference between the civil year and the solar year. Examples : "The ancient Romans relied on embolism to align their calendar with the seasons, periodically adding days to account for the fact that their year was slightly shorter than the solar year. " time astronomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An intercalated prayer for deliverance from evil coming after the Lord's Prayer. Examples : "After reciting the Lord's Prayer during the service, the priest continued with the embolism, praying for protection from temptation and harm. " religion theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
