Usually means: Fat globules block blood vessels.
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noun:  (pathology) A condition, most commonly caused by the fracture of long bones, in which fat particles enter the bloodstream, often resulting in symptoms like petechial rash, shortness of breath, and decreased level of consciousness.

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