Concept information
Preferred term
Embolism, Fat
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Fat Embolism
Note
- do not confuse with EMBOLISM, CHOLESTEROL
Scope note
- Blocking of a blood vessel by fat deposits in the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after administration of CORTICOSTEROIDS.
In other languages
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Finnish
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embolia adiposa
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rasvaembolisaatio
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rasvaembolismi
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004620
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