When a portion of a clot travels through the bloodstream, lodges in a narrow artery, and causes sudden tissue death, it is called a(n)____.

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An embolism is a clot that breaks off and travels through the bloodstream until it lodges in a narrow artery, causing sudden tissue death. A platelet is a type of blood cell involved in clot formation. An aneurysm is a weakened and bulging section of an artery, which could eventually rupture. A thrombus is a clot that forms within a blood vessel, usually caused by a buildup of plaque.

When a Portion of a Clot Travels Through the Bloodstream