noun
thrombosis
throm-BOH-sihs
Thrombosis (noun) means the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, which can block normal blood flow. Example: “Long-haul flights carry a small risk of deep vein thrombosis.”
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The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, which can block normal blood flow.
"Long-haul flights carry a small risk of deep vein thrombosis."
"Doctors prescribed blood thinners to prevent thrombosis after the surgery."
How to use thrombosis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medical term for a blood clot forming inside a vein or artery.
When to use it
A clinical/medical term, not everyday vocabulary.
Common pairings
deep vein thrombosis
risk of thrombosis
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Word forms
- Plural
- thromboses
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek thrombosis, "clotting," from thrombos, "clot" or "lump."
Rhymes for thrombosis
meiosis
mitosis
osmosis
stenosis
acidosis
zoonosis
cyanosis
necrosis
neurosis
hypnosis
fibrosis
silicosis
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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.".
