A blood clot that breaks away and travels to the brain is called a _______

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student77

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on: Apr 1, 2019

A blood clot that breaks away and travels to the brain is called a ________.

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Liamb2179

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Reply #1 on: Apr 1, 2019

cerebral embolism

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