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Thrombolysis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The process of breaking up a thrombus (blood clot) that is blocking blood flow. The blood clot may be dissolved using drugs delivered through a catheter (tube) into the clot. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots. (NCI Thesaurus)
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