Definition

Relating to the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with a thrombotic condition that required immediate treatment.

Conversation

I heard that some people experience thrombotic issues after surgery.

Really? I didn’t know that was a common problem.

Yeah, it’s something to be aware of when recovering.

Definitely, I’ll have to look into it more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thrombotic → It is formed from "thrombos" (Greek, meaning clot) and the suffix "-tic" (meaning relating to). The word "thrombotic" refers to something that is related to or characterized by a clot.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thrombos' which means 'clot' in Greek, and remember that 'thrombotic' relates to conditions involving clots.

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