"Embolize" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Embolize" Meaning

To embolize means to inject a substance into an artery, usually to deliver something in a specific location, such as chemotherapy or other medications.

"Embolize" Examples

Usage Examples of "Embolize"

Verb

The surgeon carefully embolized the artery to prevent further damage.
The medical team successfully embolized the cancerous tumor to cut off its blood supply.

Noun

The doctors are concerned about the risk of an embolism during the procedure.
The patient's blood test revealed signs of pulmonary embolism.

Synonyms

occlude
block
occlusion
ischemia

Notes

Embolize is a formal and medical term, used by healthcare professionals to describe the procedure of blocking or obstructing the passage of blood vessels.
Embolism occurs when an embolus (a clot or foreign material) travels through the bloodstream and blocks a blood vessel, which can lead to serious consequences.