blood clot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blood clot
First recorded in 1780–90
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But across the country, families — first in smatterings, now in droves — are declining the single, inexpensive injection given at birth to newborns to help their blood clot.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
She was treated for a rare type of blood clot linked to the vaccine and said she still suffers from health problems, including damaged lungs, joint pain and nerve damage.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
At the Olivos Clinic in Buenos Aires, doctors detected a blood clot on his brain, which was removed during an emergency operation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A resulting blood clot can completely block blood flow or travel to the heart or brain, triggering a heart attack or stroke.
From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026
People weave around us like we're a blood clot in the hallway's artery.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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