deep-vein thrombosis

[ deep-veyn throm-boh-sis ]

nounPathology.
  1. a condition in which a blood clot forms in a vein deep beneath the skin, typically in the leg or pelvic area: Immobility and lack of exercise are risk factors for deep-vein thrombosis.

  2. Also called deep-vein thrombus . a blood clot in a vein deep beneath the skin.

Origin of deep-vein thrombosis

1
First recorded in 1905–10
  • Also called DVT; deep-ve·nous throm·bo·sis [deep-vee-nuhs throm-boh-sis] /ˈdipˌvi nəs θrɒmˈboʊ sɪs/ .

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British Dictionary definitions for deep-vein thrombosis

deep-vein thrombosis

nounplural -ses (-siːz)
  1. a blood clot in one of the major veins, usually in the legs or pelvis; can be caused by prolonged sitting in the same position, as on long-haul air flights: Abbreviation: DVT

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