blood clot

noun

: a thick and sticky clump of dried blood that stops blood from flowing through a blood vessel in a person or an animal

She had a blood clot in her lungs.

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Gal Gadot is opening up about her experience undergoing emergency surgery for a blood clot in her brain during pregnancy, which then resulted in the birth of her fourth daughter. —

Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024 This type of test is often used to locate a blood clot in the lungs based on your symptoms and the results of other tests. —

Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 25 Dec. 2024 The outlet also reported that Murphey had a history of pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a blood clot in one or both lungs creates a blockage. —

Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 Early treatment can help remove a blood clot or plaque to reduce heart damage, improve heart function, and possibly save your life. —

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