deep vein thrombosis
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deep vein thrombosis
noun deep vein thromboses · deep-vein thrombosis
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A potentially fatal condition in which one or more thrombi (or clots) form in the predominantly the leg or, more unusually, the arm. The clot may break free from the venous wall and travel via the circulatory system to the heart or to the lungs (causing a pulmonary embolism); this condition is often caused by keeping the legs bent for long periods but can also be caused by other medical problems.
Similar: deep venous thrombosis, deep-venous thrombosis, economy class syndrome, gamer leg, DVT
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noun condition
| Español | trombosis venosa profunda |
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| 中文 | 深靜脈血栓 /深静脉血栓 shēnjìngmàixuèshuān |
| Français | thrombophlébite, phlébite profonde, thrombose veineuse profonde |
| Deutsch | tiefe Venenthrombose |
| Русский | тромбо́з глубо́ких вен trombóz glubókix ven |
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title = {deep vein thrombosis},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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