Thrombogenicity

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Thrombogenicity

Thrombogenicity (pronunciation: throm-bo-gen-icity) is a term used in medicine to describe the tendency of a material, foreign body, or device to cause thrombosis, the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel.

Etymology

The term "thrombogenicity" is derived from the Greek words "thrombos" meaning clot, and "genesis" meaning creation. It is used to describe the ability or tendency of a substance or device to cause or promote thrombosis.

Related Terms

  • Thrombosis: The formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel, which can obstruct blood flow.
  • Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot.
  • Anticoagulant: A substance that prevents coagulation, thus prolonging the time it takes for a blood clot to form.
  • Hemostasis: The process of stopping bleeding, which includes clot formation and the repair of the blood vessel wall.
  • Platelet: A type of blood cell that plays a major role in blood clotting.

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