MedicalTerminology DB

1 Definition of thrombus

Meaning of thrombus: A blood clot that forms on the wall of a blood vessel or in the heart when blood platelets, proteins, and cells stick together.

A blood clot that forms on the wall of a blood vessel or in the heart when blood platelets, proteins, and cells stick together. A thrombus may block the flow of blood.

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