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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In 1954, American surgeon John Homans reported cases of people who had experienced venous thrombosis after long-distance flights.
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 Dec. 2024
That lead to pulmonary embolisms (lung clots), deep vein thrombosis (leg clots) and preeclampsia (high blood pressure).
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 28 June 2024
For millions of patients, this could mean reducing the risk of thrombosis (or blood clot formation) and dangerous bleeding, according to a UBC press release.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
When left untreated, this condition can lead to rare but potentially life-threatening complications, like cellulitis (a skin infection that can get into your bloodstream) and cavernous sinus thrombosis (a clot that restricts blood flow to your brain), Dr. Shokeen explains.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 Dec. 2024
That lead to pulmonary embolisms (lung clots), deep vein thrombosis (leg clots) and preeclampsia (high blood pressure).
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 28 June 2024
For millions of patients, this could mean reducing the risk of thrombosis (or blood clot formation) and dangerous bleeding, according to a UBC press release.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
When left untreated, this condition can lead to rare but potentially life-threatening complications, like cellulitis (a skin infection that can get into your bloodstream) and cavernous sinus thrombosis (a clot that restricts blood flow to your brain), Dr. Shokeen explains.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Thrombosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrombosis. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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