👉 Embolic is a medical term that refers to a blood clot or embolism, which occurs when a blood vessel becomes blocked by a foreign substance like a clot or piece of tissue. Emboli are small, spherical particles that can be released into the bloodstream and travel through the body, causing damage and potentially leading to severe bleeding or even death. The term "embolic" is derived from Latin, which means "to break." It refers to the fact that emboli can cause severe bleeding in
