Thrombosis
| Definition: |
Formation and development of a THROMBUS or blood clot in the blood vessel. |
| Notes: |
GEN: prefer specifics; mural thrombus: coord IM with HEART DIS (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Thrombus |
Thrombosis Categories.
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Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic - A disease characterized by thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, bizarre neurological manifestations, azotemia, fever, and thromboses in terminal arterioles and capillaries. |
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Venous Thrombosis - The formation or presence of a thrombus within a vein. |
Thrombosis Definitions and Terms
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