thrombosis
noun
throm·bo·sis
| \ thräm-ˈbō-səs
, thrəm-\
, thrəm-\
plural thromboses\ thräm-ˈbō-ˌsēz
, thrəm- \
, thrəm- \
Definition of thrombosis
: the formation or presence of a blood clot within a blood vessel
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Other Words from thrombosis
thrombotic
\ thräm-ˈbä-tik
, thrəm- \
adjective
, thrəm- \
adjective
Examples of thrombosis in a Sentence
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The concern for many passengers is not crashing but instead health risks like deep vein thrombosis, a type of blood clot. — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, "Why would anyone want to sit on a plane for over 18 hours? An economist takes the world’s longest flight," 28 Aug. 2019 Right-handed closer Scott Oberg, the team’s most consistent pitcher this season, was put on the 10-day injured list Sunday with axillary artery thrombosis (blood clots) in his right arm. — Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, "Rockies’ Scott Oberg, suffering from a blood clot in right arm, out for season," 18 Aug. 2019 Ingram, a 21-year-old third-year pro, averaged 18.3 points per game this season but his year was cut short by deep vein thrombosis. — Andrew Lopez, nola.com, "Anthony Davis traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for 3 players, multiple picks," 15 June 2019 He was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in March. — Brett Martel, chicagotribune.com, "Lakers acquire Anthony Davis from the Pelicans in a deal that includes Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and 3 first-round picks," 15 June 2019 He was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in March. — Washington Post, "AP Source: Lakers, Pelicans, agree on Anthony Davis trade," 15 June 2019 That something is usually a blood clot that, after forming in your legs (this is called deep vein thrombosis), broke off and traveled to your lungs. — Korin Miller, SELF, "When to See a Doctor About That Weird Chest Tightness," 15 Aug. 2018 In Feldstein’s case the autopsy showed pneumonia, leg deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. — Sandy Bauers, Philly.com, "5 Questions: Lessons from the early death of Maroon 5 manager Jordan Feldstein," 6 Apr. 2018 The other type is pulmonary embolism, in which the deep vein thrombosis breaks off and travels to the lungs, blocking part or all of the blood supply the blood supply there. — Tori Rodriguez, Woman's Day, "How Worried Should You Really Be About the Serious Health Risks Linked with Birth Control?," 11 July 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'thrombosis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for thrombosis
thrombosis
noun
English Language Learners Definition of thrombosis
medical
: a serious condition caused when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood in a blood vessel
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thrombosis
noun
throm·bo·sis
| \ thräm-ˈbō-səs, thrəm-
\
\
plural thromboses\ -ˌsēz
\
\
Medical Definition of thrombosis
: the formation or presence of a blood clot within a blood vessel — see coronary thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis