Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thrombo
Prefix
/ˈθrɒm.boʊ/
Definition
A prefix used in medical terms to indicate a relation to blood clots or thrombosis.
Examples
- Thrombocytopenia refers to a condition where there is a reduced number of platelets in the blood.
- Thrombolysis is a medical treatment aimed at dissolving blood clots.
Meaning
Referring to a clot in the blood or the process of clot formation within blood vessels.
Synonyms
- Clot
- Coagulation
