Thrombotic

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Thrombotic

Thrombotic (pronunciation: /θrɒmˈbɒtɪk/) is an adjective that refers to the formation, presence, or development of a thrombus or blood clot in the circulatory system.

Etymology

The term "thrombotic" is derived from the Greek word "thrombos," meaning clot, and the suffix "-tic," which is used in English to form adjectives with the meaning "pertaining to."

Related Terms

  • Thrombosis: The formation or presence of a blood clot in a blood vessel.
  • Thrombus: A blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there.
  • Thromboembolism: A condition where a blood clot in a blood vessel breaks loose and travels in the blood stream to plug another vessel.
  • Antithrombotic: A drug or treatment that reduces the formation of blood clots.
  • Thrombolytic: A drug or treatment that dissolves blood clots.

See Also

  • Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.
  • Hemostasis: The process to prevent and stop bleeding, meaning to keep blood within a damaged blood vessel.
  • Platelet: A type of blood cell that helps prevent bleeding by forming clots.

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