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DVT

British  

abbreviation

  1. deep vein thrombosis

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Clots in the veins, usually the arms or legs or pelvis, are known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2023

"This DVT is something that can be fixed easily and relatively quickly," Burgin said.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2022

“Aspirin has not been shown to reduce DVT risk,” says McConnell, “so taking aspirin solely for long-haul flying is not recommended.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2019

If you plan to see Avengers: Age of Ultron next May, here’s my advice: wear some DVT socks.

From The Guardian • Oct. 23, 2014

"For those people who are unable to take anticoagulants for DVT, aspirin may be a possible alternative," she said.

From US News • Aug. 26, 2014