thrombus
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An increase in LDH is thought to indicate hemolysis caused by thrombus formation.
From Forbes • Nov. 27, 2013
A thrombus can seriously impede blood flow to or from a region and will cause a local increase in blood pressure.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
In a small vessel, it may actually totally block the flow of blood and is termed an occlusive thrombus.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
When a thrombus does travel, it is called an embolus.
From Time Magazine Archive
He knew about as much as was known about the anatomy of the brain and the symptoms and severities of lesion and thrombus.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
