thrombosis
noun
throm·bo·sis
thräm-ˈbō-səs 
thrəm-
plural thromboses
thräm-ˈbō-ˌsēz
thrəm-
: the formation or presence of a blood clot within a blood vessel
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Who did not go to the hospital for an ultrasound, where the tech discovered a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in her right calf.
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Jessica Knoll, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024
Among the more serious risks are blood clots or thrombosis.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 30 July 2024
Treatment aims to prevent kidney damage and potentially severe complications like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and kidney failure.3
This article describes the causes and symptoms of nephrotic syndrome, including how it is diagnosed and treated.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
Flying can be hard on the human body even when alcohol isn't involved—not moving as much can cause aches and pains, and can raise a person’s risk of developing blood clots in their legs (also known as deep vein thrombosis).
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 21 June 2024
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Jessica Knoll, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024
Among the more serious risks are blood clots or thrombosis.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 30 July 2024
Treatment aims to prevent kidney damage and potentially severe complications like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and kidney failure.3
This article describes the causes and symptoms of nephrotic syndrome, including how it is diagnosed and treated.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
Flying can be hard on the human body even when alcohol isn't involved—not moving as much can cause aches and pains, and can raise a person’s risk of developing blood clots in their legs (also known as deep vein thrombosis).
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 21 June 2024
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thrombosis
noun
throm·bo·sis
thräm-ˈbō-səs
plural thromboses
-ˈbō-ˌsēz
: the formation or presence of a blood clot within a blood vessel
Medical Definition
thrombosis
noun
throm·bo·sis
thräm-ˈbō-səs, thrəm-
plural thromboses
-ˌsēz
: the formation or presence of a blood clot within a blood vessel see coronary thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis
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