noun

thrombosis

throm-BOH-sihs

noun

The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, which can block normal blood flow.

"Long-haul flights carry a small risk of deep vein thrombosis."

"Doctors prescribed blood thinners to prevent thrombosis after the surgery."

How to Use Thrombosis

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA medical term for a blood clot forming inside a vein or artery.

When to use it

A clinical/medical term, not everyday vocabulary.

Common pairings

deep vein thrombosis risk of thrombosis

thromboses plural

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Long-haul flights carry a small risk of deep vein _____.

From Ancient Greek thrombosis, "clotting," from thrombos, "clot" or "lump."

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