Meaning of the word thrombosis in English

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thrombosis

US /θrɑːmˈboʊ.sɪs/
UK /θrɑːmˈboʊ.sɪs/
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Noun

1.

local coagulation or clotting of the blood in a part of the circulatory system.

Example:
Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition.
The patient developed a thrombosis after surgery.
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