blood clot

[bluhd klot] / ˈblʌd ˌklɒt /

NOUN

mass of thickened blood

Synonyms

WEAK

coagulum crassamentum embolism embolus grume thrombus

Example Sentences

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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

At the Olivos Clinic in Buenos Aires, doctors detected a blood clot on his brain, which was removed during an emergency operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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

Low was also believed to have swallowed a blood clot from his nose or mouth.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

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

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston