Before revision: The term is distinct from embolism and thromboembolism, which may be consequences of an embolus, as discussed URL The term was coined in 1848 by Rudolf Virchow .
After revision: as part of his foundational research into blood clotsThe term is distinct from embolism and thromboembolism, which may be consequences of an embolus, as discussed URL The term was coined in 1848 by Rudolf Virchow .