thrombosis
Translation
thrombosis
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((type of)) thrombosis a medical condition involving blood clots Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blood clot, embolism
Etymology
From Greek 'thrombos' (lump, clot) + '-osis' (condition).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'throne' of blood cells 'blocking' a vessel, causing a clot.