crossed embolism

par·a·dox·i·cal em·bo·lism

1. obstruction of a systemic artery by an embolus originating in the venous system that passes through a septal defect, patent foramen ovale, or other shunt to the arterial system;

2. obstruction by a minute embolism that passes through the pulmonary capillaries from the venous to the arterial system.

Synonym(s): crossed embolism

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cross·ed em·bo·lism

(krawst em'bŏ-lizm)

1. Obstruction of a systemic artery by an embolus originating in the venous system that passes through a septal defect, patent foramen ovale, or other shunt to the arterial system.

2. Obstruction by a minute embolism that passes through the pulmonary capillaries from the venous to the arterial system.

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