An obstruction of a vessel caused by any foreign substance, including a blood clot within that vessel, is called
A) aneurysm.
B) angina.
C) infarction.
D) fibroid.
E) embolism.

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An obstruction of a vessel caused by any foreign substance, including a blood clot within the vessel, is called an embolism. Aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the wall of an artery caused by weakness in the vessel wall. Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. Infarction refers to tissue death caused by a lack of oxygen-rich blood to the affected area. Fibroid is a noncancerous growth in the uterus.

An Obstruction of a Vessel Caused by Any Foreign Substance