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blood clot

[bluhd klot] / ˈblʌd ˌklɒt /


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She thought it was the baby, but a nurse confirmed it was a blood clot, 3 inches across.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Wembanyama’s career seemed to be in jeopardy, as doctors had discovered a blood clot in his shoulder that forced him to miss the season’s last two months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"I had a blood clot that was restricting blood and oxygen getting to my brain," he told the newspaper.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

A resulting blood clot can completely block blood flow or travel to the heart or brain, triggering a heart attack or stroke.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

I found out that it’s not a blood clot at all.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor



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