Definitions

1. noun

A blood clot that has formed within a blood vessel, often resulting from atherosclerosis, trauma, or other conditions.

“The doctor ordered a CT scan to check for a possible thrombus in the patient’s lungs.”

2. noun

A mass of semisolid material, such as fibrin, platelets, and blood cells, that forms in a blood vessel and can block blood flow.

“The researchers studied the thrombus formation in response to various anticoagulant medications.”