Question

a blood clot' 'a clot of dead leaves' 'the most common type of embolus is a clot of blood, but other things can cause an embolism too.' 'blood clots form in a vein causing swelling and pain

Answer 1

Thrombophlebitis is an inflammation of a vein in the area where a blood clot has formed. ... DVT is more worrisome than superficial thrombophlebitis. These clots can break away (called emboli) from a blood vessel and cause a pulmonary embolism if they travel to the lung.

Answer 2

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Thrombosis occurs when a thrombus, or blood clot, develops in a blood vessel and reduces the flow of blood through the vessel. Embolism occurs when a piece of a blood clot, foreign object, or other bodily substance becomes stuck in a blood vessel and largely obstructs the flow of blood.