deep-vein thrombosis

American  

[deep-veyn throm-boh-sis] / ˈdipˌveɪn θrɒmˈboʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. 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.

2. Also called deep-vein thrombus.  a blood clot in a vein deep beneath the skin.

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deep-vein thrombosis British  

noun

1.  DVT.  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 flights

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Etymology

Origin of deep-vein thrombosis

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Her organs began to fail, she developed deep-vein thrombosis, and after three weeks, was infected with a bacteria common in hospitals.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2021

He has been treated for deep-vein thrombosis, hepatitis C and skin abscesses.

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2019

These include abnormal heart rhythms, along with pulmonary embolisms and deep-vein thrombosis.

From Washington Post • Jul. 12, 2015

He slept for 17 hours straight and developed deep-vein thrombosis.

From The Guardian • Mar. 28, 2011

But the most serious risk to air travel is a condition known as DVT, or deep-vein thrombosis.

From Time Magazine Archive