An occlusion of the pulmonary artery by a blood thrombus or other obstacle is called a(n) ____.

A. lipidic embolism
B. oxygenated embolism
C. pulmonary embolism
D. thrombic embolism


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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