deep-vein thrombosis
[ deep-veyn ]
/ ˈdipˌveɪn /
noun Pathology.
a condition in which a blood clot forms in a vein deep beneath the skin, typically in the leg or pelvic area: Immobility and lack of exercise are risk factors for deep-vein thrombosis.
Also called deep-vein thrombus. a blood clot in a vein deep beneath the skin.
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Nearby words
deep-sea, deep-sea core, deep-seated, deep-set, deep-six, deep-vein thrombosis, deep-voiced, deepen, deepfreeze, deeply, deepwater
Also called DVT, deep-ve·nous thrombo·sis [deep-vee-nuh s] /ˈdipˌvi nəs/.
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British Dictionary definitions for deep-vein thrombosis
deep-vein thrombosis
noun plural -ses (-siːz)
a blood clot in one of the major veins, usually in the legs or pelvis; can be caused by prolonged sitting in the same position, as on long-haul air flightsAbbreviation: DVT
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