deep-vein thrombosis
[deep-veyn]
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.
Also called DVT, deep-ve·nous thrombo·sis [deep-vee-nuh s] /ˈdipˌvi nəs/.
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deep-vein thrombosis
noun plural -ses (-siːz)
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