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   thrombosis

   /θrɒmˈbəʊsɪs/

   noun

   • 1. local coagulation or clotting of the blood in a part of the circulatory system: "increased risk of thrombosis"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (denoting coagulation or curdling): modern Latin, from Greek thrombōsis ‘curdling’, from thrombos ‘blood clot’. The sense relating specifically to blood clotting dates from the mid 19th century and is after German.

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   • 1. thrombotic adjective

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2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesThrombosis: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside one of your blood vessels or a chamber of your heart. Clots can block blood flow in your blood vessels or break free and travel elsewhere in your body.

3. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › thrombosisThrombosis: Types, symptoms, treatment, and more

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   Jun 27, 2023 · A thrombosis is a blood clot that has caused a blockage in a blood vessel. Here, learn about symptoms, prevention techniques, treatments, and more.

4. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › thrombosisThrombosis - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Thrombosis occurs when blood clots block veins or arteries. Symptoms include pain and swelling in one leg, chest pain, or numbness on one side of the body. Complications of thrombosis can be life-threatening, such as a stroke or heart attack.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ThrombosisThrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Thrombosis (from Ancient Greek θρόμβωσις (thrómbōsis) 'clotting') is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system. When a blood vessel (a vein or an artery) is injured, the body uses platelets (thrombocytes) and fibrin to form a blood clot to prevent blood loss.

6. thrombosis.org › patients › what-is-thrombosisWhat is Thrombosis? | Vasculearn Network

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   Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot. There are two main types of thrombosis: arterial thrombosis and venous thrombosis. Thrombosis can be deadly, and can affect any age, race, gender, and ethnicity.

7. thrombosiscanada.ca › patients_and_caregiversThrombosis Canada

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   Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot, known as a thrombus, within a blood vessel causing a partial or total obstruction; it prevents blood from flowing normally through the circulatory system. When the blood clot moves through the body, it can harm important organs such as the brain, heart, lungs, or leg arteries.

8. www.healthline.com › health › thrombosisThrombosis: Everything You Need to Know - Healthline

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   Sep 5, 2023 · Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot. A blood clot can break away from the wall of your blood vessel and block the flow of blood. This blockage can cause serious complications...