Question

choose the correct answer. which term means \the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus\? thrombocytosis thrombus embolism thrombosis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Thrombocytosis: Abnormal increase in platelets. Not related to vessel blockage by embolus.
• Thrombus: A blood clot formed in a vessel, not necessarily blocking by an embolus.
• Embolism: Defined as the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus (a traveling clot or particle).
• Thrombosis: Formation of a thrombus within a vessel, not specifically by an embolus.

Answer:

C. embolism