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blood clot

[bluhd klot] / ˈblʌd ˌklɒt /


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In 1931, the governor of Arkansas nominated Hattie Caraway to temporarily replace her husband after he died of a blood clot.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

But across the country, families — first in smatterings, now in droves — are declining the single, inexpensive injection given at birth to newborns to help their blood clot.

From Salon May 7, 2026

Sinbad had an ischemic stroke — the result of a blood clot that traveled from his heart to his brain — in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2026

She was treated for a rare type of blood clot linked to the vaccine and said she still suffers from health problems, including damaged lungs, joint pain and nerve damage.

From BBC Apr. 16, 2026

A heart attack is usually caused by a blood clot in the heart muscle.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston



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