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thrombophlebitis Inflammation of a vein that occurs when a blood clot forms.

thrombophilia The tendency to form thromboses (blood clots in arteries and veins).

thrombolytic agent See clot-dissolving medication.

thromboembolism Formation in a blood vessel of a clot (thrombus) that breaks loose and is carried by the blood stream to plug another vessel. The clot may plug a vessel in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, or leg. Thromboembolism is a significant cause of morbidity (disease) and mortality (death), especially in…

thrombocytosis See thrombocythemia.

thrombocytopenia–absent radius syndrome See TAR syndrome.

thrombocythemia An abnormally high number of platelets in the blood. Also known as thrombocytosis.

thrombocyte See platelet.

thrombinogen See prothrombin.

thrombin An enzyme that presides over the conversion of a substance called fibrinogen to fibrin, which promotes blood clotting.

thrombi Plural of thrombus.

thrombectomy A procedure to remove a clot (thrombus).