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 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

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