noun

thrombosis

thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition.

Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition.

The patient was treated for thrombosis.

The patient was treated for thrombosis.

((type of)) thrombosis a medical condition involving blood clots Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition.

Synonyms: blood clot, embolism

From Greek 'thrombos' (lump, clot) + '-osis' (condition).

Think of a 'throne' of blood cells 'blocking' a vessel, causing a clot.

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