DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS


Meaning of DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS in English

noun

[ U , C ] ( abbr. DVT ) ( medical ) a serious condition caused by a blood clot (= a thick mass of blood) forming in a vein :

Passengers on long-haul flights are being warned about the risks of deep vein thrombosis.

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