thrombus

noun
UK: /ˈθrɒmbəs/
US: /ˈθrɑːmbəs/

  1. A clot of blood formed inside a blood vessel or the heart.

    1. The thrombus blocked blood flow.
    2. A dangerous thrombus formed in the artery after the surgery, causing concern.

  2. A stationary blood clot along the wall of a blood vessel, frequently causing vascular obstruction.

    1. The thrombus can cause pain.
    2. Doctors are concerned about the potential for the thrombus to detach and travel.

Synonyms

clot blood clot embolus
thrombus intransitive-verb

  1. To form a blood clot inside a blood vessel or the heart.

    1. Blood can thrombus inside.
    2. If blood pools, it may thrombus leading to severe complications.
thrombus transitive-verb

  1. To cause blood to clot inside a blood vessel or the heart.

    1. Some things thrombus blood.
    2. Certain medications thrombus the blood, raising the risk of complications.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thrombus" in English means: A clot of blood formed inside a blood vessel or the heart., A stationary blood clot along the wall of a blood vessel, frequently causing vascular obstruction..

The phonetic transcription of "thrombus" is /ˈθrɒmbəs/ in British English and /ˈθrɑːmbəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thrombus": clot, blood clot, embolus.

Example usage of "thrombus": "The thrombus blocked blood flow.". More examples on the page.