thromboembolism
/ˌθrɑmboʊˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A medical condition in which a blood clot forms in a blood vessel, breaks loose, and travels to block another vessel, often causing serious problems like a stroke or heart attack.
- The patient was hospitalized for a pulmonary thromboembolism after a long flight.
- She was prescribed blood thinners to prevent a thromboembolism after surgery.
- Doctors warned that prolonged sitting can increase the risk of thromboembolism.