atheroembolism

atheroembolism
Cholesterol embolism, with or without calcific matter, originating from an atheroma of the aorta or other diseased artery.

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ath·ero·em·bo·lism (ath″ər-o-emґbo-liz-əm) [athero- + embolism] embolism due to blockage of a blood vessel by an atheroembolus.

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