Our Pulmonary embolism Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Pulmonary embolism
Definition of Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism: Sudden closure of a pulmonary artery or one of its branches, caused by a blood-borne clot or foreign material that plugs the vessel. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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