thrombi

/ˈθrɒmbaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A blood clot, especially one that forms in a blood vessel and can cause a blockage.

“The doctor ordered an MRI to look for thrombi in the patient’s arteries.”

2. noun

A clot or lump of fibrin in the blood.

“The researchers studied the formation of thrombi in the blood samples.”

Synonyms

  • clot
  • embolus

Antonyms

  • dissolution
  • lysis