Thrombotic
noun, Pathology.
1.
intravascular coagulation of the blood in any part of the circulatory system, as in the heart, arteries, veins, or capillaries.
noun (pl) -ses (siːz)
1.
the formation or presence of a thrombus
2.
(informal) short for coronary thrombosis
thrombotic throm·bot·ic (thrŏm-bŏt’ĭk)
adj.
Relating to, caused by, or characterized by thrombosis.
thrombosis throm·bo·sis (thrŏm-bō’sĭs)
n. pl. throm·bo·ses (-sēz)
Formation or presence of a thrombus.
thrombosis
(thrŏm-bō’sĭs)
The formation or presence of a thrombus.
thrombosis [(throm-boh-sis)]
The development of a blood clot in the circulatory system. Depending on the location of the clot, the resultant loss of circulation can lead to a stroke (cerebral thrombosis) or heart attack (coronary thrombosis).
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