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

• thromboembolic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of thromboembolism

First recorded in 1905–10; thrombo- + embolism

Example Sentences

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thromboembolism

Venous thromboembolism refers to dangerous blood clots that form in a vein and may travel to the lungs.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026

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

From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2024

Likewise, while the exact causes aren't known, 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

He added: "There have been gross failings by clinicians to diagnose the fracture and that contributed to the development of deep vain thrombosis which was responsible for pulmonary thromboembolism that led to cardiac arrest."

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2019