thrombosis
nounfemininetécnico/tɾõˈbozɨ/medium
trom·bo·se
Definition
The formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood.
Deep vein thrombosis is a serious medical condition.
He was treated for arterial thrombosis.
Common collocations
venous thrombosisarterial thrombosisrisk of thrombosisprevent thrombosis
Etymology
Do grego 'thrombosis', de 'thrombos' (coágulo).