DVT
Britishabbreviation
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Example Sentences
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The out-of-hours GP had called the hospital to explain she thought Mr Towndrow had cellulitis and suspected DVT, also requesting a bed.
From BBC
Clots in the veins, usually the arms or legs or pelvis, are known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT.
From Salon
The Journal of Circulation assures that "Most patients with DVT or PE recover completely within several weeks to months without significant complications or long-term adverse effects."
From Salon
Like my friend Kira did, take any unusual redness, swelling or tenderness in your legs or arms seriously — it could be an early warning sign of DVT.
From Salon
He thought he had strained his calf before further tests showed it was DVT, a blood clot that usually develops in the leg and can lead to more serious health issues if it breaks away and travels to other parts of the body.
From BBC
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