Meaning & use
Thrombus
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A blood clot that forms within a blood vessel and remains at the site of its formation, potentially obstructing blood flow.
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The scan revealed a thrombus lodged in a vein in his leg.
Untreated, a thrombus can travel through the bloodstream and cause a stroke.
A note on using this word
If a thrombus breaks free and travels through the bloodstream, it is then called an embolus.
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blood clot
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