thrombus
/ˈθrɑmbəs/
noun
- A blood clot that forms inside a blood vessel and can block the flow of blood.
- If a thrombus breaks loose, it can travel to the lungs and cause serious problems.
- Patients with certain heart conditions are at higher risk of developing a thrombus.
- The doctor said a thrombus in his leg caused the swelling.
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