Term: embolism: occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)
Candidate hypernym: occlusion: closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel) → 1
Candidate hypernym: phenylpropanolamine: an adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections → 0
Candidate hypernym: finger bowl: small bowl for rinsing the fingers at table → 0
Candidate hypernym: consecration: a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) → 0
Candidate hypernym: nestorian church: a Christian Church in the Middle East that followed Nestorianism; there is still a small Nestorian Church in Iraq → 0
Candidate hypernym: segway: (trademark) a self-balancing personal transportation device with two wheels; can operate in any level pedestrian environment → 0
Candidate hypernym: heavy spar: a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium → 0
Candidate hypernym: armored personnel carrier: (military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with caterpillar treads) that is used to transport infantry → 0
Candidate hypernym: engineering: the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems → 0
Candidate hypernym: mention: an official recognition of merit → 0
Candidate hypernym: aconitum: genus of poisonous plants of temperate regions of northern hemisphere with a vaulted and enlarged petal → 0