thromboembolic

/ˌθrɑmboʊɛmˈbɑːlɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to a condition where a blood clot forms in a blood vessel and then travels to block another vessel.
    • Doctors prescribed blood thinners to prevent thromboembolic complications.
    • The patient had a thromboembolic event that caused a stroke.
    • Long flights can increase the risk of thromboembolic disease.
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