Word: thromboembolus
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: throm
boem
bo
lus
Definition: A thrombus that has embolized; an embolus of the thrombotic type, which is the most common type.
Morphemes:
Affix: thrombo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of thromb-; thrombus
Affix: embolus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: embolus
Language: la
Decoded: embolus
Meaning: piston