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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).

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