Thrombotic
(adjective)
- Relating to, caused by, or characterized by the formation of a clot (thrombus) within a blood vessel.
- Relating to thrombosis, the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, which can obstruct the flow of blood through the circulatory system.
Origin:
The word "thrombotic" comes from the greek word "thrombos" meaning clot or lump, and the suffix -ic meaning relating to or characterized by. it has been used since the 19th century.
Examples:
- The patient was diagnosed with thrombotic stroke.
- The thrombotic event caused the artery to be blocked.
- The thrombotic event was caused by a clot in the blood vessels of the heart.
- The doctor prescribed blood thinning medication to prevent thrombotic events.
- The thrombotic event was a serious complication of the surgery.