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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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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.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Usually, the socket—the hole in the bone where the tooth was pulled—is covered by a protective blood clot as the area heals.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Possible complications include blood clot, stroke, bleeding, and damage to blood vessels and organs.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Blood clot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20clot. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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