thrombotic
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- adjective
- /θrɒmˈbɒtɪk/
- Specialized
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trombótico
- In humans, the thrombotic event frequently consists of multiple cycles of temporary occlusion and reperfusion.
- thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
- thrombotic risk
- thrombotic event
Examples
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Doctors often monitor patients for thrombotic events that might occur after surgery.
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We investigated the possible mechanism and treatment of such thrombotic reactions.
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A thrombotic stroke is the result of several risks.
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In addition, it is possible to identify those already with AF in order to reduce thrombotic risk.
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There are still features of aspirin treatment for arterial thrombotic disorders that need further study.
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Our results clearly indicate that the familial thrombotic disorders described here are not associated with female infertility.
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Although the function of Lp(a) is not established, it has thrombotic and atherogenic properties.
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The theory is that sudden intense exercise may cause an unstable atherosclerotic plaque to dislodge, leading to a thrombotic event.
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The biopsy findings were significant for thrombotic vasculitis in the small and medium-sized vessels.
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Furthermore, few epidemiological studies have assessed the relation between postmenopausal use of hormones and thrombotic disease.
Academic text (1999)
Synonyms
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A blood vessel blocked by a clot that stops blood flow
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A health problem caused by a blood clot that blocks a vein or artery
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word thrombotic comes from the Greek root thrombo- meaning 'clot', a thick mass of blood. So, thrombotic describes something caused by a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel.