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embolism

IPA: /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A blockage in a blood vessel caused by a clot or other material that travels through the bloodstream.

Example: The doctor explained that an embolism can lead to serious health issues if not treated quickly.

embolismic

IPA: /ˌɛmbəˈlɪzmɪk/

KK: /ɛmˈbɑlɪzmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a blockage in a blood vessel caused by a clot or other material that travels through the bloodstream.

Example: The doctor explained that embolismic events can lead to serious health issues if not treated promptly.

embolization

IPA: /ˌɛmbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɛmboʊlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure that blocks blood vessels to stop bleeding or to treat certain conditions by introducing a material that causes obstruction.

Example: The doctor recommended embolization to treat the patient's vascular condition.

embolus

IPA: /ˈɛmbələs/

KK: /ˈɛmbələs/

noun

Definition: A mass that moves through the blood and can block a blood vessel, such as a blood clot or an air bubble.

Example: The doctor explained that an embolus could cause serious health issues if it blocks a blood vessel.

emboly

IPA: /ˈɛmbəli/

KK: /ˈɛm.bə.li/

noun

Definition: The process in which a gastrula is formed from a blastula through a folding inward of the cells.

Example: During embryonic development, the embryonic cells undergo emboly to form the gastrula.

embonpoint

IPA: /ˌɛmbɒ̃ˈpwæ̃/

KK: /ɛmˈbɔ̃ːpwɑ̃/

noun

Definition: The state of being slightly overweight or having a rounded body shape.

Example: Her embonpoint was evident in the way her clothes fit.

embossed

IPA: /ɪmˈbɔst/

KK: /ɪmˈbɔst/

adjective

Definition: Having a design or pattern that is raised above the surface, often used for decoration or to create a textured effect.

Example: The embossed invitation card looked elegant and unique.

verb

Definition: To create a raised design or pattern on a surface, often used in printing or decoration.

Example: The artist embossed her signature on the bottom of the sculpture.

embrace

IPA: /ɪmˈbreɪs/

KK: /ɪmˈbreɪs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come together in a hug or hold someone closely.

Example: They embrace each other warmly after a long time apart.

noun

Definition: A close act of holding someone in your arms, often to show love or affection; it can also mean accepting something eagerly.

Example: She gave him a warm embrace when he arrived.

transitive verb

Definition: To hold someone closely in your arms, often to show love or affection, or to accept something willingly.

Example: She decided to embrace her new job opportunity with enthusiasm.

embracement

IPA: /ɪmˈbreɪsmənt/

KK: /ɪmˈbreɪsmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of holding someone closely in your arms, often to show love or affection.

Example: The mother gave her child a warm embracement after a long day apart.

embrasure

IPA: /ɪmˈbreɪʒər/

KK: /ɪmˈbreɪʒər/

noun

Definition: An opening in a wall or structure that is wider on the inside than on the outside, often used for doors, windows, or to allow the firing of weapons.

Example: The soldiers took cover behind the embrasure to fire at the enemy.

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