thrombosis
- intravascular coagulation of the blood in any part of the circulatory system, as in the heart, arteries, veins, or capillaries.
Origin of thrombosis
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Contemporary Examples of thrombosis
Should thrombosis occur in this anatomic area, a patient might have headaches, dizziness, or even stroke-like symptoms.
Historical Examples of thrombosis
Certainly this drug should be administered if there is the least evidence of thrombosis.
(ii) If there be thrombosis of the bulb of the jugular vein.
Of the circulatory system:—Myocarditis, Endocarditis, Thrombosis.
Valere AudeLouis Dechmann
In advanced sclerosis there may be one or more of a series of accidents due to embolism, thrombosis, or rupture of the vessels.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:Louis Marshall Warfield
Thrombosis is favored, and where atheromatous ulcers are formed, embolism is to be feared.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:Louis Marshall Warfield
thrombosis
- the formation or presence of a thrombus
- informal short for coronary thrombosis
Word Origin for thrombosis
Word Origin and History for thrombosis
thrombosis
(thrŏm-bō′sĭs)- Formation or presence of a thrombus.
thrombosis
- The formation or presence of a thrombus.
thrombosis
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).