blood clot
noun
a mass of coagulated blood, as within a blood vessel or at the site of an open wound.
blood clots
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pluralof blood clot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Lowrimore visited three different hospitals across both states over the following week as she began passing blood clots and the pain intensified, radiating up the left side of her body, according to the lawsuit.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Experts later determined she suffered from severe anemia; blood clots in both wings and one kidney; liver and lung abnormalities; and inadequate bone marrow response.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Others had suffered blood clots, heart issues, anxiety and depression, the Department of Justice confirmed.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
This can make the blood thicker and raise the risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Small blood clots begin to appear in the bloodstream, and the blood thickens and slows, and the clots begin to stick to the walls of blood vessels.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
