What is a clot called that remains at its origin? What is a clot called that breaks away and becomes lodged in the lungs?
A) thrombus; cerebral embolism
B) embolus; cerebral embolism
C) thrombus; pulmonary embolism
D) embolus; pulmonary embolism
E) thrombus; stroke

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A clot that remains at its origin is called a thrombus, while a clot that breaks away and becomes lodged in the lungs is called a pulmonary embolism.

What Is a Clot Called That Remains at Its Origin