thromboembolism

American  

[throm-boh-em-buh-liz-uhm] / ˌθrɒm boʊˈɛm bəˌlɪz əm /

noun

Pathology.

1. the blockage of a blood vessel by a thrombus carried through the bloodstream from its site of formation.

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thromboembolism British  

/ ˌθrɒmbəʊˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. pathol the obstruction of a blood vessel by a thrombus that has become detached from its original site

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• thromboembolic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of thromboembolism

First recorded in 1905–10; thrombo- + embolism

Example Sentences

Earlier research has shown that shingles infections can trigger blood clot formation near the brain and heart, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and venous thromboembolism.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

The leading cause for maternal death in the UK is venous thromboembolism, where a blood clot blocks the flow of blood.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

The cause was pulmonary thromboembolism, his brother, Kevin Benjamin, said.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2024

Early research suggests people who've had COVID-19 are at "significantly" higher risk of venous thromboembolism.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2023

Armendo died Aug. 21 from an undetermined seizure disorder, along with a pulmonary thromboembolism — blocked arteries in his lungs — pneumonia and a staph infection listed as contributing factors in the medical examiner’s report.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2020