hyperviscosity
/ˌhaɪpərvɪˈskɑsəti/
noun
- A condition in which a fluid, especially blood, is abnormally thick and sticky, making it difficult to flow.
- Hyperviscosity can be treated with medications that thin the blood and improve flow.
- Doctors diagnosed hyperviscosity syndrome after noticing the patient's blood was unusually thick.
- The patient's hyperviscosity caused poor circulation and increased the risk of blood clots.
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