thrombosis

[ throm-boh-sis ]

/ θrɒmˈboʊ sɪs /

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noun Pathology.

intravascular coagulation of the blood in any part of the circulatory system, as in the heart, arteries, veins, or capillaries.

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Origin of thrombosis

First recorded in 1700–10; from New Latin, from Greek thrómbōsis; see origin at thromb-, -osis

OTHER WORDS FROM thrombosis

throm·bot·ic

[throm-bot-ik], /θrɒmˈbɒt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby thrombosis

thrombophlebitis, thromboplastic, thromboplastin, thrombopoietin, thrombose, thrombosis, thromboxane, thrombus, throne, throne room, throng

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How to use thrombosis in a sentence

A rare blood clotting syndrome, thrombosis with thrombocytopenia, is more common than previously thought in people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, according to new data the panel reviewed.
Why the CDC now recommends mRNA COVID vaccines over J&J’s|Hannah Seo|December 17, 2021|Popular-Science
Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia is also a documented side effect of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which is not available in the US.
Why the CDC now recommends mRNA COVID vaccines over J&J’s|Hannah Seo|December 17, 2021|Popular-Science
So, you know, you may have heard of, like, deep vein thrombosis, for example — that’s a different kind of blood clots, including all of those in that stat.
The Johnson & Johnson Pause Shows The System Is Working|Anna Rothschild|April 14, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
According to the WHO, deep vein thrombosis is the third most common cardiovascular disease globally.
What the heck is going on with the AstraZeneca vaccine in Europe?|Umair Irfan|March 19, 2021|Vox

Germany seems to have seen a very slightly elevated risk of thrombosis … but I’m just not seeing any data that suggests we should pause rollout.
Why European vaccine suspensions could have unintended consequences|Bobbie Johnson|March 15, 2021|MIT Technology Review
Should thrombosis occur in this anatomic area, a patient might have headaches, dizziness, or even stroke-like symptoms.
How Serious Is Hillary Clinton’s Blood Clot and Hospitalization?|Kent Sepkowitz|December 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Or that sitting with your legs crossed can lead to deep venous thrombosis?
This Week’s Hot Reads: Nov. 19, 2012|Nicholas Mancusi, Jimmy So|November 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
If the thrombosis takes place in the brain, consciousness will be lost, and the patient will often die without recovering it.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley
If the patient has been very much run down, death may take place from thrombosis of some of the arteries.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley
Certainly this drug should be administered if there is the least evidence of thrombosis.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
(ii) If there be thrombosis of the bulb of the jugular vein.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
There is great uncertainty in a given case as to the extent of the thrombosis and the number of veins implicated.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for thrombosis

thrombosis

/ (θrɒmˈbəʊsɪs) /

noun plural -ses (siːz)

the formation or presence of a thrombus

informal short for coronary thrombosis

Derived forms of thrombosis

thrombotic (θrɒmˈbɒtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for thrombosis

C18: from New Latin, from Greek: curdling, from thrombousthai to clot, from thrombos thrombus

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Scientific definitions for thrombosis

thrombosis

[ thrŏm-bō′sĭs ]

The formation or presence of a thrombus.

Cultural definitions for thrombosis

thrombosis

[ (throm-boh-sis) ]

The development of a blood clot in the circulatory system. Depending on the location of the clot, the resultant loss of circulation can lead to a stroke (cerebral thrombosis) or heart attack (coronary thrombosis).

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