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

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Etymology

Origin of thromboembolism

First recorded in 1905–10; thrombo- + embolism

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Example Sentences

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thromboembolism

The model was designed to assess the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, peripheral artery disease and venous thromboembolism.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, pregnancy and delivery increase the risk of thromboembolism, or circulating blood clots, including CVT.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2024

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

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

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