coronary thrombosis

noun

: the blocking of a coronary artery of the heart by a thrombus

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It was determined that Hughes died of a coronary thrombosis, a clot inside a blood vessel in the heart. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 3 Jan. 2023 Within a few hours, Hughes, just 28 years old, was pronounced dead of what turned out to be a coronary thrombosis – a blood clot that caused a heart attack. Jeff Pearlman, CNN, 3 Jan. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coronary thrombosis was in 1912

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“Coronary thrombosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronary%20thrombosis. Accessed 25 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

coronary thrombosis

noun
: the blocking of an artery of the heart by a thrombus

Medical Definition

coronary thrombosis

noun
: the blocking of a coronary artery of the heart by a thrombus

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