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blood clot
blood clotn. A semisolid gelatinous mass of coagulated blood that consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets entrapped in a fibrin network. blood clotting n.blood clot A group of blood cells and platelets that clump together to form a clot, usually in a blood vessel. Blood clots can interfere with the circulation of blood.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | blood clot - a semisolid mass of coagulated red and white blood cellsgrumeblood - the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets; "blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and carries away waste products"; "the ancients believed that blood was the seat of the emotions" | TranslationsEncyclopediaSeeThrombusblood clot
clot [klot] 1. a semisolidified mass, as of blood or lymph; called also coagulum.2. coagulate. See also clotting.blood clot a coagulum in the blood stream formed of an aggregation of blood factors, primarily platelets, and fibrin with entrapment of cellular elements; see also thrombus. Some authorities differentiate thrombus formation from simple coagulation or clot formation. Called also cruor.blood clotthe coagulated phase of blood; the soft, coherent, jelly-like red mass resulting from the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin, thereby entrapping the red blood cells (and other formed elements) within the coagulated plasma.blood clotn. A semisolid gelatinous mass of coagulated blood that consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets entrapped in a fibrin network. blood clotting n.blood clot Hematology Thrombus, see there; the conversion of blood from a liquid form to solid through coagulation. See Atherosclerotic plaque, Coagulation, Embolism, Thrombus. throm·bus, pl. thrombi (throm'bŭs, -bī) A clot in the cardiovascular system formed during life from constituents of blood; it may be occlusive or attached to the vessel or heart wall without obstructing the lumen (mural thrombus). Synonym(s): blood clot. [L. fr. G. thrombos, a clot]Blood clotA dense mat formed by certain components of the blood stream to prevent blood loss.Mentioned in: Puerperal Infection, Thrombolytic Therapythrom·bus, pl. thrombi (throm'bŭs, -bī) A clot in the cardiovascular system formed during life from constituents of blood; it may be occlusive or attached to the vessel or heart wall without obstructing the lumen (mural thrombus). Synonym(s): blood clot. [L. fr. G. thrombos, a clot]Patient discussion about blood clotQ. What causes blood clots? My father had a heart attack which was caused by a blood clot. Am I at risk for developing blood clots too? How do I prevent it from happening?A. I found a website that checks your risks for inheriting your family's illness, including blood clots. They have a test you can do which is called "Free Risk Assessment for Thrombophilia": http://www.dnadirect.com/patients/tests/blood_clotting/more_about/GH_Thr_Risk.jsp Q. How can I prevent blood clots? I am 45 years old and am supposed to go on a business trip overseas. The flight itself is 12 hours long and then I have to continue traveling by bus. Could this cause me to have blood clots? If so, how can I prevent it?A. Always walk as much as you can on the plane. Also, rotate your ankels in circles. Sometimes try to use your ankels and make the alphabet with them. Have fun.. Q. very dark blood clots @ first sight of period? At first sight of period, instead of normal rosy spotting it's brownish spotting followed by small clots.A. totally agree with hottie, most likely that will be in normal range of variation. unless you feel some unusual pain, then you need to find medical advice. but it is also suggested for you to go to your ob-gyn doctor for a regular checkup anyway. stay healthy always.. More discussions about blood clotblood clot
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