Synonyms & related words for embolism

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of embolism — including embolus, infarction, infarct. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to embolism

Explore words related to embolism — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include embolic, aeroembolism, thrombosis, thromboembolism, thrombus, emboli, thrombi, embolectomy. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for embolism

Common synonyms for embolism include embolus, infarction, infarct — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does embolism come from?

The word embolism breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root embol-, from Greek emballo (“throw in, insert”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.