Embolism and Thrombosis
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A collective term for diseases characterized by the formation, development, or presence of a thrombus (THROMBOSIS) and the blocking of a vessel by the thrombus brought to its site by the blood current (EMBOLISM). (From Dorland, 28th ed) |
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Embolism and Thrombosis Categories.
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Embolism - Blocking of a blood vessel by a blood clot or foreign matter that has been transported from a distant site by the blood stream. |
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Thrombosis - Formation and development of a THROMBUS or blood clot in the blood vessel. |
Embolism and Thrombosis Definitions and Terms
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