Deep vein thrombosis

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1 English 1.1 Noun phrase 1.1.1 Abbreviation 1.1.2 Synonyms 1.2 Related terms 1.3 See also 1.4 External Links

English

Noun phrase

deep vein thrombosis or deep-vein thrombosis (uncountable)

1. A potentially fatal condition in which one or more thrombi (or clot) form in the predomenatly the leg or, more un-usually, the arm. The clot may break free from the venous wall and 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.

Abbreviation

• DVT

Synonyms

• deep venous thrombosis
• economy class syndrome

Related terms

• thrombosis
• thrombus

See also

• Wikipedia article on deep vein thrombosis

External Links

http://www.dvt.net/home.jsp