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

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Zoey63294

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

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Reply #1 on: Apr 1, 2019

pulmonary embolism

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Zoey63294

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Reply #2 on: Apr 1, 2019

Excellent

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