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a blood clot that obstructs a vessel is called:
a coarctation.
b thrombus.
c patency.
d angina.
e lipemia.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Coarctation refers to a narrowing (e.g., of an artery), not a blood clot.
• Option B: A thrombus is a blood clot that forms and obstructs a blood vessel.
• Option C: Patency means the state of being open or unobstructed, opposite of what's described.
• Option D: Angina is chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart, not a blood clot.
• Option E: Lipidemia is a condition related to lipid levels in blood, not a blood clot.

Answer:

B. thrombus