1. Plural of embolism; the obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot, air bubble, or other foreign matter carried in the bloodstream.
Usage: Medical term; commonly used in healthcare contexts
2. Plural of embolism; in astronomy and calendar science, the intercalation of days or months to harmonize lunar and solar years.
Usage: Archaic or specialized; rarely used in modern contexts

Examples

• Pulmonary embolisms can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
• The patient was hospitalized after suffering multiple embolisms in her legs.
• Doctors use imaging tests to detect embolisms before they cause serious damage.
• Blood clots that break loose can travel through veins and cause embolisms.
• The ancient calendar system used embolisms to keep lunar months aligned with the solar year.