HealthAugust 22, 2026

thrombotic

throm-BOT-ik

Definition

Relating to or caused by a thrombus, which is a blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'thrombos', meaning 'lump' or 'clot', the suffix '-tic' was added to form an adjective describing conditions relating to blood clots.

In the news

The article uses this term to describe the type of stroke the author's wife experienced, highlighting the sudden medical emergency that forced him to transition from surgeon to caregiver.

Dr. Albert H. Yurvati Reflects on a Lifetime of Service and Resilience in “30 Degrees on Bypass”

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