thrombosis
intravascular coagulation of the blood in any part of the circulatory system, as in the heart, arteries, veins, or capillaries.
Origin of thrombosis
1Other words from thrombosis
- throm·bot·ic [throm-bot-ik], /θrɒmˈbɒt ɪk/, adjective
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How to use thrombosis in a sentence
It is rather easy, however, to differentiate thrombotic conditions from neurotic palsies.
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British Dictionary definitions for thrombosis
/ (θrɒmˈbəʊsɪs) /
Origin of thrombosis
1Derived forms of thrombosis
- thrombotic (θrɒmˈbɒtɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for thrombosis
[ thrŏm-bō′sĭs ]
The formation or presence of a thrombus.
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Cultural definitions for 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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