When a part of a thrombus breaks off, it is referred to as ____. 

A. an embolus
B. hemostasis
C. a clot
D. a thrombus
E. agglutination


A. an embolus
The part of a thrombus that breaks off and moves through the bloodstream is called an embolus.

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