Angiemphraxis

/ændʒiˌɛmˈfreɪksɪs/ noun

The obstruction or blockage of blood vessels or lymph vessels by a clot or other material.

From Greek 'angeion' (vessel) + 'emphraxis' (stoppage, obstruction). Rare medical term combining vessel terminology with the Greek root for blocking or plugging.

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