thrombose
Britishverb
Etymology
Origin of thrombose
C19: back formation from thrombosis
Example Sentences
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This is a far cry from the classic French cuisine of elaborate sauces and “enough melted butter to thrombose a regiment,” as A.J.
From New York Times ● May 29, 2024
France, like Aesop’s tortoise, proceeded down its path shaped by superb ingredients, immemorial professionalism, demanding tastes, great wines, rigorous finesse and, where necessary, “enough melted butter to thrombose a regiment,” as A.J.
From New York Times ● Nov. 27, 2021
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