thrombose

/θrɑmˈboʊz/
verb
  1. To develop or cause to develop a blood clot (thrombus) inside a blood vessel.
    • The patient's leg vein began to thrombose after the long surgery.
    • Without proper medication, the blood can thrombose and block circulation.
    • Doctors worry that the artery might thrombose if the plaque ruptures.
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