Usage Note
Embolie describes the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other particle. Lungenembolie (pulmonary embolism) is the most frequent compound learners encounter in medical news.
Examples
"Die Lungenembolie wurde als Todesursache festgestellt."
Natural Translation
The pulmonary embolism was established as the cause of death.
Literal Translation
The pulmonary embolism was established as cause of death.
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