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venous thrombosis

 

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Noun venous thrombosis has 1 sense
  1. phlebothrombosis, venous thrombosis - thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood
    --1 is a kind of thrombosis

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Venous Thrombosis

Definition: Venous thrombosis is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot within a vein, obstructing the normal flow of blood.

Senses/Usages:

  1. Medical: Venous thrombosis refers to the formation of blood clots within the veins of the body, most commonly occurring in the deep veins of the legs or pelvis.
  2. Sample Sentence: A patient with venous thrombosis in their leg may experience swelling, pain, and warmth in the affected area.

  3. Complications: Venous thrombosis can lead to serious complications such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism when the clot travels to the lungs.
  4. Sample Sentence: If left untreated, venous thrombosis can result in life-threatening complications like pulmonary embolism.

  5. Treatment: Treating venous thrombosis often involves the use of anticoagulant medications, compression stockings, and lifestyle modifications.
  6. Sample Sentence: The doctor prescribed blood thinners to prevent further growth of the venous thrombosis.

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