embolo-

English

Alternative forms

• embol- (before a vowel)

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from embolus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛmboʊloʊ-/, /ˈɛmbəloʊ-/

Prefix

embolo-

1. (biology, medicine) embolus; embolic; embolism.

Coordinate terms

• thrombo-

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with embolo-

embolomycotic

embolophrasia

embolotherapy