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thrombosis
the formation of a blood clot inside a vessel
In more detail
1. (noun) the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, which can block blood flow and cause serious health problems
Examples
- 1. The patient was hospitalized after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his leg.
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