Meaning of the word "blood clot" in English

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blood clot

US /blʌd klɑːt/

UK /blʌd klɑːt/

a thickened mass of blood that forms in a blood vessel and may obstruct the flow of blood

Example:

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The doctor warned him about the risk of a blood clot after surgery.

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A deep vein thrombosis is a type of blood clot that forms in a deep vein.

Synonym:

thrombus embolus clot

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