Thrombosis

usgb/θrɑːmˈbəʊsɪs/
noun

It's a condition where a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your body.

The doctor diagnosed the patient with thrombosis.
Visual representation of "thrombosis" - It's a condition where a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your body.

Often appears as...

  • deep vein thrombosis
  • pulmonary thrombosis

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noun

It's a condition where a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your body.

The doctor diagnosed the patient with thrombosis.
Visual representation of "thrombosis" - It's a condition where a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your body.

Often appears as...

  • deep vein thrombosis
  • pulmonary thrombosis

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Formal

Technical

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Common Types

Thrombosis can happen in different body parts and may have specific names like 'deep vein thrombosis'.

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She was at risk of developing deep vein thrombosis during her long flight.
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Severity Implications

Thrombosis is a serious medical condition that can cause long-term health problems or even be fatal.

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After the thrombosis diagnosis, he was started on medication immediately to prevent further complications.
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Technical Context

The term 'thrombosis' is technical and typically used in medical settings rather than everyday conversation.

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The healthcare team discussed the risks of thrombosis post-surgery.
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What your breath could...

and once in a while, this habit plays tricks on me. For example, if I feel unexpected pain in my body that I have not experienced before and that I cannot attribute, then all of a sudden, my mind might turn a tense back into heart disease or calf muscle pain into deep vein thrombosis.

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Can You Survive...

was still wedged hard and I was starting to get tired such intense pressure on your legs can cause deep vein thrombosis I'm only submerged to my hips if you're unlucky enough to go down as far as your neck then there's a good chance that the pressure on your chest could prevent you

Video examples

What your breath could...

and once in a while, this habit plays tricks on me. For example, if I feel unexpected pain in my body that I have not experienced before and that I cannot attribute, then all of a sudden, my mind might turn a tense back into heart disease or calf muscle pain into deep vein thrombosis.

Video examples

Can You Survive...

was still wedged hard and I was starting to get tired such intense pressure on your legs can cause deep vein thrombosis I'm only submerged to my hips if you're unlucky enough to go down as far as your neck then there's a good chance that the pressure on your chest could prevent you

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Quote examples

Greg Davies

British Comedian

I'm 6ft 8in, so I feel like I've got full body thrombosis about five hours in if I'm flying in economy.
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Quote examples

Greg Davies

British Comedian

I'm 6ft 8in, so I feel like I've got full body thrombosis about five hours in if I'm flying in economy.
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