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.

Synonyms: Fat Embolism, Embolism, Fat, Fat Embolisms, Fat Embolism Syndrome, Embolisms, Fat

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do not confuse with EMBOLISM, CHOLESTEROL

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D004620

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