thrombosis
noun
throm·bo·sis
thräm-ˈbō-səs 
thrəm-
plural thromboses
thräm-ˈbō-ˌsēz
thrəm-
: the formation or presence of a blood clot within a blood vessel
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For example, Gadot’s headaches were due to cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), which is a very rare type of stroke caused by blood clots in the brain.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 13 Mar. 2025
The San Antonio Spurs announced the sidelining of their star center due to deep vein thrombosis diagnosis, a type of blood clot.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Deep vein thrombosis is most commonly associated with clotting in the legs, which can occur after hours of sitting in one position, such as in a car or on long plane flights.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Shockingly Done for Season with Scary Injury Marc Stein of The Stein Line first unveiled a press release from the Spurs detailing that the 7-foot-3 pro, just 21, has incurred deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Korin Miller, SELF, 13 Mar. 2025
The San Antonio Spurs announced the sidelining of their star center due to deep vein thrombosis diagnosis, a type of blood clot.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Deep vein thrombosis is most commonly associated with clotting in the legs, which can occur after hours of sitting in one position, such as in a car or on long plane flights.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Shockingly Done for Season with Scary Injury Marc Stein of The Stein Line first unveiled a press release from the Spurs detailing that the 7-foot-3 pro, just 21, has incurred deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Thrombosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrombosis. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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thrombosis
noun
throm·bo·sis
thräm-ˈbō-səs
plural thromboses
-ˈbō-ˌsēz
: the formation or presence of a blood clot within a blood vessel
Medical Definition
thrombosis
noun
throm·bo·sis
thräm-ˈbō-səs, thrəm-
plural thromboses
-ˌsēz
: the formation or presence of a blood clot within a blood vessel see coronary thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis
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