thromboembolism

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Noun thromboembolism has 1 sense

thromboembolism - occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus that has broken away from a thrombus
--₁ is a kind of occlusion

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thromboembolism

Definition: Thromboembolism refers to the obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot that forms locally or originates from a distant location in the body.

Examples:

Noun:

1. She was diagnosed with a pulmonary thromboembolism following a long flight.

2. The patient's condition deteriorated due to a severe thromboembolism in the brain.

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