What is a portion of a blood clot called that travels to another location in the body and obstructs the blood flow there?

A portion of a clot that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream is called an embolus. When it lodges in another location, it can obstruct blood flow there. A thrombus is a clot that remains where it formed, so the correct choice is embolus.

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