Embolization (EM-bo-lih-ZAY-shun) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Embolization (EM-bo-lih-ZAY-shun)? The blocking of an artery by a clot or foreign material. Embolization can be done as treatment to block the flow of blood to a tumor.

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