Associations to the word «Thrombosis»

Wiktionary

THROMBOSIS, noun. (pathology) The formation of thrombi in the blood vessels of a living organism, causing obstruction of the circulation.

Dictionary definition

THROMBOSIS, noun. The formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel.

Wise words

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