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How to pronounce thrombosis

IPA transcription: [θɹɑm'boʊsəs]

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Noun

  • 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.