thrombus

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An increase in LDH is thought to indicate hemolysis caused by thrombus formation.

From Forbes • Nov. 27, 2013

When a portion of a thrombus breaks free from the vessel wall and enters the circulation, it is referred to as an embolus.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

In a large vessel, a thrombus will adhere to the vessel wall and decrease the flow of blood, and is referred to as a mural thrombus.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The danger then is that the clot, or thrombus, will begin to travel toward the heart and lungs.

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