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Thrombosis
Meaning: The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing blood flow.
In practice: Deep vein thrombosis in the leg can be fatal if the clot travels to the lungs.
Word parts
- thromb- means clot
- -osis means an abnormal condition or process
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
Quick check
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Which word means: Chronic, non-inflammatory degeneration of the cord joining muscle to bone, with disorganised collagen and new vessels.
Answer: Tendinosis
Which word means: The body's protective response to injury or infection, causing redness and swelling.
Answer: Inflammation
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