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Difference Between Blood Clot and Embolism

Vineet Nanda

Updated on 30-Mar-2023 373 Views

Embolus and thrombus both refer to the same thing: a clot in the blood. In both cases, the constituent parts include adipose tissue, platelets, amniotic fluid, a tumour, air, or alien bodies. When a blood clot or embolus forms, it does so inside the circulatory system. Emboli are not the same as thrombosis (the development of a blood clot). Yet, both are characterised by a blood clot. A thrombus forms inside the blood vessel. Hence, the blood vessel's ability to transport blood is impaired. Embolus fragments or other foreign or foreign-like substances can cause embolism when they become stuck in ...