Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thrombosed
Adjective
/θrɒmˈboʊzd/
Definition
Having a thrombus (blood clot) formed in a blood vessel.
Examples
- The thrombosed vein was painful and discolored.
- Doctors often monitor patients for thrombosed arteries after surgery.
Meaning
The term refers to the condition in which a blood vessel is obstructed by a clot, preventing normal blood flow.
Synonyms
- Clotted
- Obstructed
- Blocked
