blood clot

American  

[bluhd klot] / ˈblʌd ˌklɒt /

noun

• blood clots
  plural

1. a mass of coagulated blood, as within a blood vessel or at the site of an open wound.

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blood clot Scientific  

1. See embolism

2. See thrombus

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• blood clots
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of blood clot

First recorded in 1780–90

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How does blood-clot compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• hematoma vs. blood clot

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Example Sentences

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blood clot

Questions about his leadership, aptitude, and attitude as the Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback, and now about the severity of a blood clot and his commitment to the season amid roster challenges.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

Hurts has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and a bilateral pulmonary emboli, the statement said, meaning a blood clot has traveled from his legs to his lungs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

He added that she also has a blood clot in one of her arms, pneumonia, and is not able to swallow.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

She has a blood clot in one of her arms, pneumonia and is unable to swallow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

A heart attack is usually caused by a blood clot in the heart muscle.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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