An occlusion of the pulmonary artery by a blood thrombus or other obstacle is called a(n) ____.

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A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs caused by a blood clot or other obstruction. Option A, lipidic embolism, is not a commonly used term, and option B, oxygenated embolism, is incorrect as a pulmonary embolism can occur with either oxygenated or deoxygenated blood. Option D, thrombic embolism, is not specific enough as a thrombus (blood clot) is one possible cause of an embolism, but not the only one.

An Occlusion of the Pulmonary Artery by a Blood Thrombus