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thrombus

[throm-buhs]

throm·bus

[throm-buhs]
noun, plural throm·bi [-bahy] . Pathology.
a fibrinous clot that forms in and obstructs a blood vessel, or that forms in one of the chambers of the heart.

Origin:
1685–95; < Neo-Latin < Greek thrómbos clot, lump
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Thrombus is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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thrombus (ˈθrɒmbəs)
 
n , pl -bi
Compare embolus a clot of coagulated blood that forms within a blood vessel or inside the heart and remains at the site of its formation, often impeding the flow of blood
 
[C17: from New Latin, from Greek thrombos lump, of obscure origin]

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thrombus throm·bus (thrŏm'bəs)
n. pl. throm·bi (-bī)
A fibrinous clot formed in a blood vessel or in a chamber of the heart.

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thrombus   (thrŏm'bəs)  Pronunciation Key 
Plural thrombi (thrŏm'bī')
A clot consisting of fibrin, platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells that forms in a blood vessel or in a chamber of the heart and can obstruct blood flow. The rupture of atherosclerotic plaques can cause arterial thrombosis (the formation of thrombi), while tissue injury, decreased movement, oral contraceptives, prosthetic heart valves, and various metabolic disorders increase the risk for venous thrombosis. A thrombus in a coronary artery can cause a heart attack. Compare embolus.
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