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Definition of Microembolus
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Microembolus: An embolus of microscopic size. For example, a tiny blood clot or little clump of bacteria. Like any embolus, it travels through the bloodstream, lodges in a blood vessel and blocks it.