thrombosis

[ throm-boh-sis ]
/ θrɒmˈboʊ sɪs /

noun Pathology.

intravascular coagulation of the blood in any part of the circulatory system, as in the heart, arteries, veins, or capillaries.

Origin of thrombosis

1700–10; < New Latin < Greek thrómbōsis. See thromb(o)-, -osis

OTHER WORDS FROM thrombosis

throm·bot·ic [throm-bot-ik] /θrɒmˈbɒt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby thrombosis

thrombopoiesis, thrombopoietin, thrombose, thrombose par effort, thrombosed, thrombosis, thrombostasis, thrombosthenin, thrombotic, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, thromboxane

British Dictionary definitions for thrombotic

thrombosis
/ (θrɒmˈbəʊsɪs) /

noun plural -ses (siːz)

the formation or presence of a thrombus
informal short for coronary thrombosis

Derived forms of thrombosis

thrombotic (θrɒmˈbɒtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for thrombosis

C18: from New Latin, from Greek: curdling, from thrombousthai to clot, from thrombos thrombus

Medical definitions for thrombotic (1 of 2)

thrombotic
[ thrŏm-bŏt′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to, caused by, or characterized by thrombosis.

Medical definitions for thrombotic (2 of 2)

thrombosis
[ thrŏm-bō′sĭs ]

n. pl. throm•bo•ses (-sēz)

Formation or presence of a thrombus.

Scientific definitions for thrombotic

thrombosis
[ thrŏm-bō′sĭs ]

The formation or presence of a thrombus.

Cultural definitions for thrombotic

thrombosis
[ (throm-boh-sis) ]

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).