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Embolism, Fat
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Definition
: Blocking of a blood vessel by fat deposits in the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after administration of CORTICOSTEROIDS.
do not confuse with EMBOLISM, CHOLESTEROL
Examples
Embolism, Cholesterol
Other names
Fat Embolisms; Embolisms, Fat; Fat Embolism