Thrombus: meaning, definitions and examples
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thrombus
[ หฮธrษmbษs ]
medical term
A blood clot formed in a blood vessel or within the heart.
Synonyms
blood clot, embolus.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| thrombus |
Medical term used to specifically describe a clot that stays in the place where it formed.
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| blood clot |
General term used by laypeople and healthcare professionals alike to describe a mass of coagulated blood that can form in either arteries or veins.
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| embolus |
Medical term for a blood clot that has traveled from its original location to another part of the body, often causing a blockage.
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Examples of usage
- The patient was diagnosed with a thrombus in his leg.
- The thrombus caused a blockage in the artery.
Translations
Translations of the word "thrombus" in other languages:
๐ต๐น trombo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฅเฅเคฐเฅเคฎเฅเคฌเคธ (Thrombus)
๐ฉ๐ช Thrombus
๐ฎ๐ฉ trombus
๐บ๐ฆ ััะพะผะฑ
๐ต๐ฑ skrzeplina
๐ฏ๐ต ่กๆ (ใใฃใใ, kessen)
๐ซ๐ท thrombus
๐ช๐ธ trombo
๐น๐ท trombus
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ (hyeoljeon)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุซุฑุฉ (khathra)
๐จ๐ฟ trombus
๐ธ๐ฐ trombus
๐จ๐ณ ่กๆ (xuรจshuฤn)
๐ธ๐ฎ tromb
๐ฎ๐ธ blรณรฐtappi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะพะผะฑ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแ (trombi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ trombus
๐ฒ๐ฝ trombo
Etymology
The word 'thrombus' originated from the Greek word 'thrombos' meaning 'lump' or 'clot'. The concept of blood clots has been recognized for centuries, with early observations of thrombi in blood vessels dating back to ancient times. The understanding of thrombus formation and its role in various medical conditions has evolved over time, leading to advancements in diagnosis and treatment.