Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Embolectomy
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: Surgical removal of a clot or other foreign body in a blood vessel
Combining form and definition: embol/o, “plug”
Suffix and definition: -ectomy, “surgical excision, removal”
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-emia: __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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