THROMBUS


Meaning of THROMBUS in English

[ 'θrɒmbəs ]

■ noun ( plural thrombi -bʌɪ ) a blood clot formed in situ within the vascular system of the body and impeding blood flow.

Origin

C19: mod. L., from Gk thrombos 'blood clot'.

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