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/.
British Dictionary definitions for deep-vein thrombosis
deep-vein thrombosis
nounplural-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
