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BLOOD CLOT
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A semisolid mass of coagulated red and white blood cells
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("blood clot" is a kind of...):
blood (the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets)
Context examples:
If your blood has too many platelets, you may have a higher risk of blood clots.
(Platelet Disorders, NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
A family of molecules released from platelets (tiny pieces of cells that are found in the blood and that help the blood clot).
(PDGF, NCI Dictionary)
Symptoms include blood clots, and red or brownish urine in the morning.
(Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, NCI Dictionary)
It combines a drug used to treat infections with a drug that prevents blood clots.
(minocycline-EDTA, NCI Dictionary)
MRA may be used to check for aneurysms (a bulge in the blood vessel wall), blockages in the arteries, blood clots, and other blood vessel problems.
(MRA, NCI Dictionary)
As a result, stabilization of blood clots and coagulation is inhibited.
(Argatroban, NCI Thesaurus)
As a result, stabilization of blood clots occurs and coagulation is inhibited.
(Argatroban Anhydrous, NCI Thesaurus)
However, the researchers recommended that patients with pre-existing heart conditions should avoid energy drinks as they may lead to abnormal rhythms and blood clots.
(3 Cups Of Coffee Daily Could Improve Heart Function, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
It helps dissolve blood clots and is used to treat heart attacks, strokes, and clots in the lungs.
(Activase, NCI Dictionary)
Alpha-tocopherol boosts the immune system and helps keep blood clots from forming.
(Alpha-tocopherol, NCI Dictionary)
