A term for a mass of undissolved matter present in a vessel and brought there by the circulating blood is:
A) thrombus.
B) embolus.
C) ischemia.
D) occlusion.

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A mass of undissolved matter that travels through the bloodstream and becomes lodged in a vessel is called an embolus. Thrombus refers specifically to a blood clot that forms within a vessel, while ischemia refers to reduced blood flow to a tissue or organ. Occlusion refers to the complete blockage of a vessel.

A Term for a Mass of Undissolved Matter Present in a Vessel