"fat embolism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fat embolisms [plural]
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  1. (pathology) A condition, most commonly caused by the fracture of long bones, in which fat particles enter the bloodstream, often resulting in symptoms like petechial rash, shortness of breath, and decreased level of consciousness. Categories (topical): Diseases Related terms: fat embolus
    Sense id: en-fat_embolism-en-noun-P4gn1Hpp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences

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