Emboli
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of embolus: abnormal particles such as air bubbles or blood clot fragments that circulate in the bloodstream and can cause blockages.
“Multiple emboli were detected in the patient's pulmonary arteries on the scan.”
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Ends in -OLI, an unusual plural form, three vowels make vowel placement important in Wordle
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Worth 10 points, the medical term is obscure but uses all common tiles for a decent score
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