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

thrombotic

thräm-ˈbä-tik 

thrəm-

adjective

Examples of thrombosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), are often caused by immobility (e.g., long flights, bed rest), injury to veins or conditions that increase blood clotting. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025

Microplastics in the bloodstream can induce cerebral thrombosis by causing cell obstruction and lead to neurobehavioral abnormalities, Science Advances, 11(4). —Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025

Deep vein thrombosis, also known as DVT, occurs within a muscle and can increase the risk of serious health issues. —Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025

Anti-embolism stockings are for managing deep vein thrombosis and are intended for people who cannot move. —Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek thrombōsis clotting, from thrombousthai to become clotted, from thrombos clot

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing thrombosis

• coronary thrombosis

Kids Definition

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