Fat embolism
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.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): fat embolism, fat emboli
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