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Definition of Thromboembolism

1. Noun. Occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus that has broken away from a thrombus.

Definition of Thromboembolism

1. Noun. (medicine) An embolism caused by a blood clot carried in the bloodstream from its place of origin ¹

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Definition of Thromboembolism

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Medical Definition of Thromboembolism

1. Obstruction of a blood vessel with thrombotic material carried by the blood stream from the site of origin to plug another vessel. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thromboembolism

Literary usage of Thromboembolism

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Alternative Medicine: Expanding Medical Horizons by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Postoperative thromboembolism: an evaluation of true plasma antithrombin titers ... Post-operative thromboembolism: clinical evaluation of the efficacy of ..."

2. Plethysmography: Safety, Effectiveness, & Clinical Utility in Diagnosing by Thomas V. Holohan (1996)
"Venous thromboembolism: Scope of the problem and strategies for prevention and ... Pulmonary embolism and thromboembolism in the United States, 1970-1985. ..."

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