American English pronunciation
How to pronounce thrombosis
IPA transcription: [θɹɑm'boʊsəs]
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Noun
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the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel
Usage examples
- Venous diseases include venous thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, and varicose veins.
- Digestion of vascular walls results in thrombosis and hemorrhage.
- The fibrous cap is prone to rupture and ulceration which can lead to thrombosis.
- This research has implications in numerous clinical areas, especially in thrombosis, inflammation, and allergy.
- Thrombosis is the leading cause of death in western countries.