Definition of fat embolism Fat embolism
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What does fat embolism mean?
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| fat embolism - serious condition in which fat blocks an artery; fat can enter the blood stream after a long bone is fractured or if adipose tissue is injured or as a result of a fatty liver |
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fat embolism
A type of embolism that is often, but not always, caused by physical trauma.
