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Topic: Science

thromboembolism

IPA: /θrɒm.bəʊˈɛm.bə.lɪ.zəm/

KK: /θrɑmboʊˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A condition where a blood vessel is blocked by a blood clot that has moved from its original place.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with thromboembolism after she experienced sudden chest pain.

thrombokinase

IPA: //θrɒmboʊˈkaɪneɪs//

KK: /θrɒmboʊˈkaɪneɪs/

noun

Definition: A substance in the blood that helps in the process of blood clotting by converting prothrombin to thrombin.

Example: Thrombokinase plays a crucial role in the coagulation process during an injury.

thrombolysis

IPA: /θrɒmˈbɒlɪsɪs/

KK: /θrɑmˈbɑlɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of breaking down a blood clot in the body.

Example: Thrombolysis is often used to treat patients who have suffered a heart attack.

thrombolytic

IPA: //θrɒm.bəˈlɪt.ɪk//

KK: /θrɑmboʊˈlɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of breaking down blood clots in the body.

Example: The doctor prescribed a thrombolytic medication to help dissolve the blood clot.

noun

Definition: A type of medication used to dissolve blood clots in the body.

Example: The doctor prescribed a thrombolytic to help clear the blockage in the patient's artery.

thromboplastic

IPA: /θrɒm.bəʊˈplæs.tɪk/

KK: /θrɑmboʊˈplæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances that promote the formation of blood clots.

Example: The doctor explained how thromboplastic agents are used in certain medical treatments.

thromboplastin

IPA: /θrɒmˈbɒplæstɪn/

KK: /θrɑmˈboʊplæstɪn/

noun

Definition: A substance in the blood that helps start the process of clotting by converting prothrombin into thrombin.

Example: Thromboplastin plays a crucial role in the blood clotting process.

thrombosis

IPA: /θrɒmˈboʊsɪs/

KK: /θrɑmˈboʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, which can block blood flow.

Example: Doctors diagnosed her with thrombosis after she experienced swelling in her leg.

thrombotic

IPA: /θrɒmˈbɒtɪk/

KK: /θrɑmˈbɑtɪk/

adjective

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.

thromboxane

IPA: /θrɒmˈbɒkseɪn/

KK: /θrɑmˈbɑkseɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of compound produced by platelets that helps in blood clotting and causes blood vessels to narrow.

Example: Thromboxane plays a crucial role in the process of blood clotting.

thrombus

IPA: /ˈθrɒmbəs/

KK: /ˈθrɒmbəs/

noun

Definition: A solid mass of blood that forms in a blood vessel or heart chamber, which can block blood flow.

Example: The doctor explained that a thrombus can lead to serious health issues if it obstructs blood circulation.

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