Pulmonary Embolus
Alternate Names : Air Embolus, Fat Embolus, Lung Blood Clot, Tumor Embolus, Venous Thrombo-Embolism
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Lungs
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The major features of the lungs include the bronchi, the bronchioles and the alveoli. The alveoli are the microscopic blood vessel-lined sacks in which oxygen and carbon dioxide gas are exchanged.
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Respiratory System
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Air is breathed in through the nasal passageways, travels through the trachea and bronchi to the lungs.
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Pulmonary Embolus
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An embolus is a blockage of an artery in the lungs by fat, air, tumor tissue, or blood clot.
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