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.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thrombogenicity
- Wikipedia's article - Thrombogenicity
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