A/An ____ is a foreign object,such as a blood clot,that is circulating in the blood.
A) embolism
B) embolus
C) thrombosis
D) thrombus

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An embolus is a foreign object, such as a blood clot, that is circulating in the blood. An embolism, on the other hand, is a condition in which an embolus (such as a blood clot) blocks a blood vessel, leading to tissue damage or death. Thrombosis refers to the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel, while a thrombus is the actual blood clot itself.

A/An ____ Is a Foreign Object,such as a Blood Clot,that