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Thromboembolism
Definition 1
Occlusion of the lumen of a vessel by a thrombus that has migrated from a distal site via the blood stream. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by occlusion of a vessel by a thrombus that has migrated from a distal site via the blood stream. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
Definition 3
Obstruction of a vessel by a blood clot that has been transported from a distant site by the blood stream. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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