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Anatomical pathology Flashcards

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Define embolus:

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A detached solid, liquid or gaseous mass within the circulation that is transported to a site distant to its origin.

DETACHED
TRANSPORTED
DISTANT

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List the types of solid emboli

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thrombo-emboli
athero-emboli
tumour emboli
bone marrow emboli
foreign body emboli
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List the types of liquid emboli

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fat emboli

amniotic fluid emboli

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List the types of gas emboli

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air emboli

nitrogen emboli

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List the different types of emboli in terms of systems

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Systemic emboli
Venous emboli
Pulmonary emboli

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