thrombosis

noun

throm·bo·sis | \ thräm-ˈbō-səs

, thrəm-\

plural thromboses\ thräm-ˈbō-ˌsēz

, thrəm- \

Definition of thrombosis

: the formation or presence of a blood clot within a blood vessel

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Brandon Ingram, however, faces an even greater uncertainty after his 2018-19 season ended early due to deep venous thrombosis, a complication from blood clotting with potentially life-changing implications. — Rob Mahoney, SI.com, "Top 100 NBA Players of 2020," 12 Sep. 2019 However, some recent research has explored a link between varicose veins and potentially dangerous vascular conditions like deep venous thrombosis. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Woman pecked to death by rooster," 6 Sep. 2019 The concern for many passengers is not crashing but instead health risks like deep vein thrombosis, a type of blood clot. — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, "Why would anyone want to sit on a plane for over 18 hours? An economist takes the world’s longest flight," 28 Aug. 2019 Right-handed closer Scott Oberg, the team’s most consistent pitcher this season, was put on the 10-day injured list Sunday with axillary artery thrombosis (blood clots) in his right arm. — Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, "Rockies’ Scott Oberg, suffering from a blood clot in right arm, out for season," 18 Aug. 2019 Ingram, a 21-year-old third-year pro, averaged 18.3 points per game this season but his year was cut short by deep vein thrombosis. — Andrew Lopez, nola.com, "Anthony Davis traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for 3 players, multiple picks," 15 June 2019 He was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in March. — Brett Martel, chicagotribune.com, "Lakers acquire Anthony Davis from the Pelicans in a deal that includes Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and 3 first-round picks," 15 June 2019 He was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in March. — Washington Post, "AP Source: Lakers, Pelicans, agree on Anthony Davis trade," 15 June 2019 That something is usually a blood clot that, after forming in your legs (this is called deep vein thrombosis), broke off and traveled to your lungs. — Korin Miller, SELF, "When to See a Doctor About That Weird Chest Tightness," 15 Aug. 2018

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