thrombosis
What is another word for thrombosis? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, which can block normal blood flow.
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How to use thrombosis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
deep vein thrombosis
risk of thrombosis
A clinical/medical term, not everyday vocabulary.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek thrombosis, "clotting," from thrombos, "clot" or "lump."
Full origin of thrombosis →Frequently asked questions
What does “thrombosis” mean?
The word “thrombosis” means the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, which can block normal blood flow. In plain terms, a medical term for a blood clot forming inside a vein or artery.
How do you pronounce “thrombosis”?
“Thrombosis” is pronounced throm-BOH-sihs (/θɹɑmˈboʊsɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “thrombosis” in a sentence?
Here is “thrombosis” used in a sentence: “Long-haul flights carry a small risk of deep vein thrombosis.”
What part of speech is “thrombosis”?
“Thrombosis” is a noun.
Where does the word “thrombosis” come from?
The word “thrombosis” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek thrombosis, "clotting," from thrombos, "clot" or "lump.".
