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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

thromboses plural

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek thrombosis, "clotting," from thrombos, "clot" or "lump."

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for thrombosis

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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.".