thrombosis (θrɒmˈbəʊsɪs) ![]() | |
| —n , pl -ses | |
| 1. | the formation or presence of a thrombus |
| 2. | informal short for coronary thrombosis |
| [C18: from New Latin, from Greek: curdling, from thrombousthai to clot, from thrombos | |
| thrombotic | |
| —adj | |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
thrombosis throm·bo·sis (thrŏm-bō'sĭs)
n. pl. throm·bo·ses (-sēz)
Formation or presence of a thrombus.
| thrombosis (thrŏm-bō'sĭs) Pronunciation Key
The formation or presence of a thrombus. |
The development of a blood clot in the circulatory system. Depending on the location of the clot, the resultant loss of circulation can lead to a stroke (cerebral thrombosis) or heart attack (coronary thrombosis).