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Answer for the clue "Surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery) ", 11 letters:
embolectomy

Word definitions for embolectomy in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Embolectomy is the emergency surgical removal of emboli which are blocking blood circulation. It usually involves removal of thrombi (blood clots), and is then referred to as thrombectomy . Embolectomy is an emergency procedure often as the last resort ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery)

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context surgery English) Surgical removal of an embolism