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pulmonary embolism
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Japanese Meaning
肺動脈に血栓などが詰まり、血流が遮断される病態。通常は脚や骨盤の血管から剥離した血栓が肺動脈に詰まることにより発症し、呼吸困難、胸痛、失神、時には死亡を引き起こす。
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(pathology) The embolism or obstruction of a pulmonary artery, usually by a detached blood clot from a leg or pelvic vein, which causes a stoppage of blood into the lungs; symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, and sometimes death.
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pulmonary embolism
The emergency team suspected a pulmonary embolism after the patient suddenly developed shortness of breath and chest pain.
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The emergency team suspected a pulmonary embolism after the patient suddenly developed shortness of breath and chest pain.
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